Castor oil, 30ml

Acute constipation, poisoning, food toxicoinfections, to cleanse the intestines before diagnostic procedures.

In obstetric practice, it is used to stimulate the activity of the uterus (with weakness in labor).

As a laxative for adults - 15-30 g (1-2 tablespoons), children - 5-15 g (tea, dessert or tablespoon) at the reception.

To stimulate labor activity, 30-40 g in combination with quinine, pituitrin and other means.

Castor oil.

Hypersensitivity to castor bean seed oil;

poisoning with male fern extract or fat-soluble toxic substances (for example, benzene or phosphorus);

acute diseases with localization in the abdominal cavity (including internal bleeding into the abdominal cavity or the lumen of its hollow organs, acute inflammatory processes, infringement of internal hernias, various forms of obstruction of the digestive tract);

pregnancy, lactation;

children under 12 years old

pharmachologic effect

Castor bean seed oil. It causes a sharp laxative effect. In the alkaline environment of the duodenum, in the presence of bile, under the influence of lipase, ricinolic acid is formed from the oil, which irritates receptors throughout the intestine, disrupts the transport of electrolytes and retains water. The remaining oil makes it easier for the stool to move through the colon. The laxative effect occurs in 2-6 hours.

Side effect

Perhaps: abdominal pain, nausea, rush of blood to the pelvic organs. With repeated use: indigestion, enterocolitis, addiction.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Application for impaired renal function

Contraindicated in acute and chronic glomerulonephritis, nephrosonephritis.

Application in children

Contraindicated in children under 12 years of age. Not used in pediatrics due to the high sensitivity of the intestines of children to irritants and the danger of dehydration.

special instructions

Not used in pediatrics due to the high sensitivity of the intestines of children to irritants and the danger of dehydration. Do not use in conjunction with male fern extract.