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Castor Oil

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Topco Associates LLC
Label updated
2026-02-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CASTOR OIL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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

ADVERSE REACTION

DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ITASCA, IL 60143 ©TOPCO

Questions? 1-888-423-0139 [email protected] www.topcarebrand.com

Visit here for more information: http://topbrnds.com

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NDC 36800-952-26

Castor Oil U.S.P.

Stimulant Laxative

For the Relief of Occasional Constipation

Quality Guaranteed

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

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 5643f2e0-93e2-4c2e-90a0-fd152150d18a · Version 27
NDC: 36800-952