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Leader Castor Oil

Dosage form
OIL
Labeler
Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader
Label updated
2026-01-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CASTOR OIL
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Active ingredient

Castor oil USP 100%

Purpose

Stimulant Laxative

Use

For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).  Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.

Warnings

for this product

Do not use

for a period longer than 1 week

Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
  • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.  Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor

if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use.  These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 4 tablespoons (15 to 60 mL) in a single daily dose
  • Children 2 to under 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) in a single daily dose
  • Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
INACTIVE INGREDIENT

none

Other information

Keep tightly closed, away from excessive heat.

Questions?

1-888-593-0593

Adverse reactions

Dist. by CAH, Dublin, OH 43017

©2025  Cardinal Health

CIN 5516034 REV. 09/25

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NDC 70000-0024-1

Castor Oil USP

Stimulant Laxative

100% Money Back Guarantee

For the Relief of Occasional Constipation

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 49e3a40a-b717-43f6-abed-473d7ed03c2e · Version 17
NDC: 70000-0024