General MedicationsORALHigh Alert
Leader Castor Oil
CASTOR OIL
Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Summary
Indications and usage Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).
Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage Use For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dosage and administration 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 Warnings and cautions Warnings for this product
Monitoring
- • Warnings for this product
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.