Castor Oil
Drug name: Castor oil
Active Ingredients:
- Ricinus communis
Indications: Castor oil is used to treat constipation. For an extern use it is used to treat wounds, ulcers, burns, removal of the dandruff, hair strengthening
Contraindications and cautions:
- You should not use this medication if you have hypersensitivity to castor oil.
- You should not use castor oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You should not use castor oil if you intestinal blockage, acute inflammatory intestinal disease, appendicitis, or abdominal pain.
- You should tell your healthcare provider prior to taking castor oil if you have stomach diseases.
Adverse effects: and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this will experience that or any side effect.
- Bowels atony
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
