Castor oil

Basic physical and chemical properties:

transparent, thick and viscous, colorless or slightly yellowish
liquid with a faint odor, a peculiar unpleasant taste;
composition: castor oil.

Release form:

100 g oil in bottles

Pharmacological group.

Laxatives

Automatic telephone exchange code A06A B05.

Pharmacological properties.

Castor oil is a laxative. When ingested in the small intestine, it is split by a lipase with the formation of ricinoleic acid, which causes irritation of the intestinal receptors and reflexively enhances its peristalsis.
The laxative effect, as a rule, develops 5-6 hours after taking the drug. After bowel movement, peristalsis is weakened.
When taking the drug, there is also a reflex contraction of the muscles of the uterus.

Indications for use

It is recommended to use for constipation of various origins, for poisoning (with the exception of intoxication with fat-soluble substances).

Dosage and administration

As a laxative, castor oil is taken before bedtime. Adults take 15 - ZO g; children from 1 to 5 years old - 5 g each (1 teaspoon), 5 to 10 years old - 10 g each (1 dessert spoon), over 10 years old - 15 g each.

Side effects

When taking the drug, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can be observed. With prolonged use of the drug, intestinal atony may develop.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in case of poisoning with fat-soluble chemical compounds (phosphorus, benzene, phenol, etc.), as well as anthelmintic fat-soluble agents; in acute inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity (appendicitis, peritonitis, etc.); with peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, with ulcerative colitis, during pregnancy; elderly people; with uterine bleeding; with cachexia. The drug is not prescribed for children under 1 year.

Interaction with other drugs.

Not installed.

Overdose.

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea. Treatment. Symptomatic

Features of the application.

Not detected.

Terms and conditions of storage

Keep out of the reach of children, in a cool, dark place. Shelf life is 5 years.