Castor Oil Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Constipation - Acute

15 to 60 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed

Comments:

• This drug may be taken with juice.
• Treatment should be limited to up to 1 week of use (unless otherwise necessary) to risk of laxative dependence.

Use: Temporary relief of occasional constipation

Usual Adult Dose for Constipation

15 to 60 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed

Comments:

• This drug may be taken with juice.
• Treatment should be limited to up to 1 week of use (unless otherwise necessary) to risk of laxative dependence.

Use: Temporary relief of occasional constipation

Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation - Acute

2 to under 12 years: 5 to 15 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed
12 years and older: 15 to 60 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed

Comments:

• This drug may be taken with juice.
• Treatment should be limited to up to 1 week of use (unless otherwise necessary) to risk of laxative dependence.

Use: Temporary relief of occasional constipation

Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation

2 to under 12 years: 5 to 15 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed
12 years and older: 15 to 60 mL orally once a day (as a single dose) OR as otherwise directed

Comments:

• This drug may be taken with juice.
• Treatment should be limited to up to 1 week of use (unless otherwise necessary) to risk of laxative dependence.

Use: Temporary relief of occasional constipation

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• In patients with abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting UNLESS otherwise directed

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• This drug should be taken on an empty stomach.

Storage requirements:

• This drug should be kept tightly closed and out of excessive heat.

Monitoring:

• GASTROINTESTINAL: Sudden, persistent bowel function changes over 2 weeks; rectal bleeding or continued constipation during treatment

Patient advice:

• Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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Further information

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