Yes

Laxative, Miscellaneous

Preparation for rectal or bowel examination or surgery; rarely used to relieve constipation; also applied to skin as emollient and protectant

X

1% to 10%:

Central nervous system: Dizziness

Endocrine & metabolic: Electrolyte disturbance

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea

<1%: Pelvic congestion

No data reported

Protect from heat (castor oil emulsion should be protected from freezing)

Acts primarily in the small intestine; hydrolyzed to ricinoleic acid which reduces net absorption of fluid and electrolytes and stimulates peristalsis

Onset of action: Oral: 2-6 hours

Oral:

Children 2-11 years: 5-15 mL as a single dose

Children greater than or equal to 12 years and Adults: 15-60 mL as a single dose

Emulsified:

36.4%:

Children <2 years: 5-15 mL/dose

Children 2-11 years: 7.5-30 mL/dose

Children greater than or equal to 12 years and Adults: 30-60 mL/dose

60% to 67%:

Children <2 years: 1.25-5 mL

Children 2-12 years: 5-15 mL

Adults: 15-45 mL

95%, mix with 1/2 to 1 full glass liquid:

Children: 5-10 mL

Adults: 15-60 mL

Should be administered on an empty stomach with juice or carbonated beverages

Do not administer at bedtime because of rapid onset of action

No information available to require special precautions

No effects or complications reported

Chill or take with juice or carbonated beverage to improve taste

Do not administer at bedtime because of rapid onset of action; chill or administer with juice or carbonated beverage to improve palatability

Monitor I & O, serum electrolytes, stool frequency

Emulsion, oral:

Alphamul®: 60% (90 mL, 3780 mL)

Emulsoil®: 95% (63 mL)

Fleet® Flavored Castor Oil: 67% (45 mL, 90 mL)

Neoloid®: 36.4% (118 mL)

Liquid, oral:

100% (60 mL, 120 mL, 480 mL)

Purge®: 95% (30 mL, 60 mL)