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Castor Oil

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Label updated
2026-02-02
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 (iregularity).  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 help 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

ADVERSE REACTION

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

©2025 CVS/pharmacy

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NDC 69842-978-26

CVS™

Castor Oil 

STIMULANT LAXATIVE

For 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: f20de8f2-3637-4485-8b80-0a12fd5e651c · Version 27
NDC: 69842-978