FDA Label for Castor Oil

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Castor Oil Product Label

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Active Ingredient



Castor oil USP 100%


Purpose



Stimulant laxative


Use



For relief of occasional constipation (iregularity).  Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.


Warnings



Warnings


Do Not Use



For a period longer than 1 week


Ask A Doctore Before Use If You Have



  • abdominal pain, mausea, or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use



If you are taking any other drug.  Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.  Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor



If you have rectal bleeding or railure to have a bowel movement after use.  These could be signs of a serious condition.


If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding



Ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away


Directions



Adults and children over 12 years of age - 1 to a maximum of 4 Tablespoons (15 to 60 mL) in a single daily dose

children 2 to under 12 years of age - 1 to a maximum of 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) in a single daily dose

children under 2 years of age - do not use, consult a doctor


Other Information



Keep tightly closed, away from excessive heat.


Questions ?



1-800-632-6900


Other



DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202


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Kroger

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Castor Oil U.S.P.

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

For the Relief of Occasional Constipation

Our Pharmacists Recommend

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

078.000/078AA


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