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 Doctor Before Use If You Have
- abdominal pain, nausea, 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 failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding
ask a help 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
Other
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Castor Oil USP
STIMULANT LAXATIVE
For relief of occasional constipation
SEALED WITH PRINTED NECKBAND FOR YOUR PROTECTION
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
078.000/078AA
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