Castor Oil

Castor Oil is an irritant and stimulant laxative. Castor Oil is obtained from the seed of Ricinus communis. It consists chiefly of glyceride of ricinoleic and isoricinoleic acids. Castor Oil is effective in the treatment of constipation and to evacuate (clear) the intestine before rectal or bowel examinations. Topically Castor Oil is used as an emollients to soften and moisturize the skin and as a lubricant to treat dry, itchy skin and to protect the skin irritation.

Castor Oil is primarily indicated in conditions like Conjunctivitis, Constipation.

Castor Oil is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal pain.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Castor Oil, which give rise to further complications include Allergic reactions. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Castor Oil include Nausea & vomiting, Colic, Purgation.

Chronic use or overdosage may produce persistent diarrhea, hypokalemia, loss of essential nutritional factors, and dehydration. Factitious diarrhea (i.e., severe, chronic, watery diarrhea, frequently occurring at night and accompanied by abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting). Electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, malabsorption, weight loss, and protein-losing enteropathy may occur. May require immediate medical intervention with appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Electrolyte disturbances may produce vomiting and muscle weakness; rarely, osteomalacia, secondary aldosteronism, and tetany may occur. Pathologic changes including structural damage to the myenteric plexus, severe and permanent interference with colonic motility, and hypertrophy of the muscularis mucosae may occur with chronic use. Protein-losing enteropathy and steatorrhea can occur. “Cathartic colon” with atony and dilation of the colon, especially of the right side, has occurred with habitual use (often for several years) and often resembles ulcerative colitis. Category X. Not known whether castor oil or ricinoleic acid is distributed into milk. Stimulant laxatives generally avoided in children younger than 6–10 years of age for occasional constipation. Used in all age groups for colonic evacuation.

Chronic use or overdosage may produce persistent diarrhea, hypokalemia, loss of essential nutritional factors, and dehydration. Factitious diarrhea (i.e., severe, chronic, watery diarrhea, frequently occurring at night and accompanied by abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting). Electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, malabsorption, weight loss, and protein-losing enteropathy may occur. May require immediate medical intervention with appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement. Electrolyte disturbances may produce vomiting and muscle weakness; rarely, osteomalacia, secondary aldosteronism, and tetany may occur. Pathologic changes including structural damage to the myenteric plexus, severe and permanent interference with colonic motility, and hypertrophy of the muscularis mucosae may occur with chronic use. Protein-losing enteropathy and steatorrhea can occur. “Cathartic colon” with atony and dilation of the colon, especially of the right side, has occurred with habitual use (often for several years) and often resembles ulcerative colitis. Category X. Not known whether castor oil or ricinoleic acid is distributed into milk. Stimulant laxatives generally avoided in children younger than 6–10 years of age for occasional constipation. Used in all age groups for colonic evacuation.

30 to 60 ml (45 (45)) 24 hourly PO — 30-60 ml should be mixed with 120-240 ml of liquid.

No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

No data regarding the interactions of Castor Oil was found.

Liq Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.