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Well at Walgreens Castor Oil

Dosage form
OIL
Labeler
Walgreen Co.
Label updated
2026-02-12
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
Other information

Keep tightly closed, away from excessive heat.

Inactive Ingredients

None

Questions?

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NDC 0363-0078-26

Walgreens 

Castor Oil, U.S.P.

Stimulant Laxative

  • For the relief of occasional constipation
  • 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: e41f8553-3812-4d0b-95f8-20b261279299 · Version 22
NDC: 0363-0078