Castor oil for oral administration 30 g

• acute constipation;
• refusals;
• food intoxications;
• colonial cleansing before diagnostic procedures;
• purge of bowel before diagnostic procedures.
• weakness of labor (as part of complex therapy)
• burning, wounds, skin ulcers, hyperkeratosis
• to stimulate hair growth.

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Indications

acute constipation;
poisoning;
food intoxication;
bowel cleansing before diagnostic procedures;
weakness of labor forces (as part of complex therapy);
burns, wounds, skin ulcers, hyperkeratosis;
to stimulate hair growth.

Special instructions

Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. While taking castor oil, it is not recommended to drive a vehicle; you should refrain from other operator activities due to possible impairment of concentration during the onset of the effect.

Caution when using. It is not recommended to use castor oil as a laxative for more than 3 days, since digestion may be impaired, as well as the absorption of vitamins A and D, with the development of corresponding hypovitaminosis. It is unacceptable to use castor oil when treating with medicines obtained from male fern, because in this case, their systemic absorption and the development of neurotoxic effects are possible.

Active ingredient

Castor bean seed oil

Composition

active ingredient:

castor oil

Contraindications

individual intolerance;
chronic constipation;
acute inflammatory bowel diseases (including appendicitis);
mechanical intestinal obstruction;
abdominal pain of unknown origin;
intestinal and uterine bleeding;
acute and chronic glomerulonephritis;
tubulointerstitial nephritis;
poisoning with fat-soluble poisons (including gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, male fern extract);
pregnancy;
lactation period;
children’s age (up to 12 years).

Side Effects

abdominal pain, nausea;
digestive disorders, enterocolitis with repeated use;
hypovitaminosis A and D with repeated use;
rush of blood to the pelvic organs;
addictive with repeated use.

Interaction

When used simultaneously, it reduces the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K. In doses of up to 4 g/day, it increases the absorption of fat-soluble drugs – male fern extract, mebendazole, griseofulvin, probucol.

When used simultaneously with saline laxatives, a sharp increase in the laxative effect is possible.

M-anticholinergic drugs (atropine sulfate, platifilin, pirenzepine), antispasmodics (papaverine, drotaverine) weaken the effect of castor oil.

Anticholinesterase agents (neostigmine, pyridostigmine, rivastigmine) and glycerin enhance the laxative effect of castor oil.

Strengthens the effect of drugs that stimulate the contractile activity of the myometrium (methylergometrine, ergometrine, oxytocin, prostaglandins) up to the risk of uterine rupture during childbirth.

When applied topically, it increases the percutaneous absorption of drugs applied together with it to the skin.

Overdose

Develops when taking castor oil at a dose of more than 7 g/kg body weight. Characteristic symptoms include diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, impaired renal function, dizziness, hallucinations, and loss of consciousness.

Specific antidotes are atropine sulfate and loperamide. Assistance measures include discontinuation of the drug, replenishment of fluid and electrolyte losses (combined oral and intravenous administration is preferable), supportive and symptomatic therapy aimed at eliminating the disorders that have arisen. If neurotoxic effects develop, diazepam 5–10 mg is administered intravenously.

Storage conditions

In a place protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ºС. Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

5 years

Manufacturer

EKOlab, Russia