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Castor oil
Castor oil is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for bowel preparation.
- Classe médicamenteuse: Gastrointestinal Tract
- Indications: bowel preparation
Dernière mise à jour Sources: US FDA label
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L'essentiel
- Classe médicamenteuse
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Formes courantes
- solution
- Dosages courants
- 1 mg/ml, 1 g/ml
- Interactions connues
- 1 (Mineure: 1)
- Noms commerciaux
- 16
- Pays et marchés
- 3
Indications
Mécanisme d'action
Castor Oil is broken down in the small intestine by pancreatic lipase to ricinoleic acid, which is very irritating to the stomach and promptly increases peristalsis.
Posologie adulte habituelle (résumé de la notice)
Constipation: 15-60 mL orally once.
Grossesse et allaitement
- Grossesse
- Unsafe Strong stimulant laxative that can trigger uterine contractions. Avoid as a laxative in pregnancy (prefer fibre or osmotic laxatives). Do not use to induce labour without medical advice: it causes diarrhoea and dehydration. Skin or cosmetic use is not a concern.
- Allaitement
- Unknown No data on milk transfer. LactMed: a strong stimulant laxative; prefer bisacodyl, senna or magnesium hydroxide while breastfeeding. Never give castor oil to the newborn. Skin or cosmetic use is not a concern.
Effets indésirables signalés
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Abdominal cramps
- Electrolyte disturbance
Contre-indications
- Hypersensitivity, GI obstruction or perforation, severe impaction, symptoms of appendicitis or acute surgical abdomen, ulcerative colitis, rectal fissures
Précautions particulières
- Do not use for longer than 1 week.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits persisting over 2 weeks.
- Stop use and seek medical advice if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occurs after use; these could signal a serious condition.
Informez votre pharmacien ou votre médecin en cas de grossesse ou d'allaitement, de maladie rénale ou hépatique, d'allergies, ainsi que de tout autre médicament ou complément que vous prenez.
Principales interactions (1)
- Castor oil + Deflazacort Minor
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Questions fréquentes
What is Castor oil used for?
Castor oil is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for Bowel preparation, Constipation.
What side effects have been reported with Castor oil?
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Abdominal cramps, Electrolyte disturbance.
Can Castor oil be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unsafe. Strong stimulant laxative that can trigger uterine contractions. Avoid as a laxative in pregnancy (prefer fibre or osmotic laxatives). Do not use to induce labour without medical advice: it causes diarrhoea and dehydration. Skin or cosmetic use is not a concern. Breastfeeding: Unknown. No data on milk transfer. LactMed: a strong stimulant laxative; prefer bisacodyl, senna or magnesium hydroxide while breastfeeding. Never give castor oil to the newborn. Skin or cosmetic use is not a concern.
What does Castor oil interact with?
MediHelp lists 1 known interactions for Castor oil. Minor: 1. The most serious include Deflazacort.
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