Castor Oil Pharmacology

Castor Oil

About Castor Oil
Vegetable oil, Stimulant laxative
Mechanism of Action of Castor Oil
Acts primarily in the small intestine; Hydrolyzed to ricinoleic acid which reduces net absorption of fluid and electrolytes and stimulates peristalsis.This helps the bowel retain more moisture, allowing for easier passage of fecal matter
Pharmacokinets of Castor Oil
Absorption: After oral administration absorbed to a small extend
Metabolism: Metabolised in the intestine
Excretion: It is mainly excreted in the faeces
Onset of Action for Castor Oil
2 to 6 hrs
Duration of Action for Castor Oil
N/A
Half Life of Castor Oil
N/A
Side Effects of Castor Oil
1.Dizziness
2.Electrolyte disturbances
3.Abdominal cramps
4.Nausea
5.Diarrhea
6.Pelvic congestion
Contra-indications of Castor Oil
1.Intestinal obstruction
2.Abdominal pain
Special Precautions while taking Castor Oil
1.Intestinal blockage
2.Appendicitis
3.Abdominal pain
4.Nausea or vomiting
5.Prolong use
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
May be used
Children<5: Contraindicated
Indications for Castor Oil
1.Laxative
2.Emollient and Protectant (Skin)
Interactions for Castor Oil
N/A
Typical Dosage for Castor Oil
Adult: 15 to 60 ml
Children: 5 to 10 ml
Schedule of Castor Oil
N/A
Storage Requirements for Castor Oil
Store below 40 degree C In a tightly closed container.Protect from sunlight and moisture.Emulsio protected from freezing
Effects of Missed Dosage of Castor Oil
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Castor Oil
N/A

Home Delivery for Castor Oil in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for castor oil and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for castor oil may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take castor oil only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for castor oil before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for castor oil with the pharmacy.

Castor Oil is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for castor oil might be better known than castor oil itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have castor oil in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for castor oil.