CASTOR OIL

Indications & Dose:

Constipation; bowel preparation for surgery or examination

DOSE

Adult: PO LIQ 15 60 ml 

Child: Age >2 yr: PO LIQ 5 15 ml; Age <2 yr: PO LIQ 1.25 7.5 ml

Contraindications:

Fecal impaction, GI bleeding, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction

Side Effects:

Cautions:

Precautions:

Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, laxative dependence; colonic atony from prolonged use

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: Excreted in breast milk

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

GI: Anorexia, colon irritation, cramps, diarrhea, flatus, nausea, rebound constipation, vomiting

METAB: Alkalosis; fluid or electrolyte imbalance; hypokalemia

Patient And Carer Advice: