Castor Oil
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Foster and Thrive Castor Oil
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Castor Oil | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours.
Directions Preferably take on an empty stomach. May be taken with juice to improve taste. Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4 tablespoonfuls in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor. Children 2 to under 12 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 tablespoonfuls in a single dose or as directed by a doctor. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use.
Warings Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.
Castor Oil is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Castor Oil drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Castor Oil label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 204691 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Castor Oil (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS