Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Castor Oil
What is Caster Oil?
Uses
Castor Oil is an irritant and stimulant laxative. Castor Oil is obtained from the seed of Ricinus communis. It consists chiefly of glycer...
How It Works
It is of Natural origin.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
30 to 60 ml — 24 hourly
30-60 ml should be mixed with 120-240 ml of liquid.
Safety Alerts
Castor Oil is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal pain
Important Warnings
Chronic use or overdosage may produce persistent diarrhea, hypokalemia, loss of essential nutritional factors, and dehydration
Factitious diarrhea (i
, severe, chronic, watery diarrhea, frequently occurring at night and accompanied by abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, and vomiting)
Electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, malabsorption, weight loss, and protein-losing enteropathy may occur
May require immediate medical intervention with appropriate fluid and electrolyte replacement
Electrolyte disturbances may produce vomiting and muscle weakness
rarely, osteomalacia, secondary aldosteronism, and tetany may occur
Pathologic changes including structural damage to the myenteric plexus, severe and permanent interference with colonic motility, and hypertrophy of the muscularis mucosae may occur with chronic use
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Castor Oilwhich give rise to further complications include Allergic reactions. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Castor Oil include Nausea & vomitingColicPurgation.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Castor Oil was found.
Storage
Liq Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 78.85
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 78.85 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 78.85
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Castor Oil, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Castor Oil
25ml
+ Nutritional Supplement / Multivitamin
Rs 61.57Rs 61.57/unit
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Castor Oil
50ml
+ Nutritional Supplement / Multivitamin
Rs 114Rs 114/unit
No DRAP alertsMICKO INDUSTRIES CHEMICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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