Castor oil

General characteristics. Structure:

Oil castor. Fat oil from seeds of the cultivated plant of a castor-bean tree, family of a spurge family.

Pharmacological properties:

Purgative. At intake it is split by a lipase in a small intestine with formation of ricinoleic acid which causes irritation of receptors of intestines and reflex strengthening of a vermicular movement. The laxative effect occurs usually in 5-6 hours. At reception of castor oil also reflex reduction of muscles of a uterus is observed.

Indications to use:

Locks. In obstetric practice apply to stimulation of activity of a uterus (at weakness of patrimonial activity).

Route of administration and doses:

As a purgative the adult - on 15-30 g (1-2 tablespoons), children - on 5-15 g (tea, dessert or a tablespoon) on reception. For stimulation of patrimonial activity on 30-40g in combination with quinine, Pituitrinum and other means.

Features of use:

Data are not provided.

Side effects:

Allergic reactions are possible.

Interaction with other medicines:

Data are absent.

Contraindications:

Individual intolerance, pregnancy. It is impossible to apply as a purgative at poisoning with fat-soluble substances (phosphorus, benzene, etc.) and extract of a men's fern.

Overdose:

Data on overdose are not provided.

Storage conditions:

In the cool, protected from light place unavailable to children.

Issue conditions:

Without recipe

Packaging:

On 30 and 50 g in glass bottles.