Label: CASTOR OIL liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • 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

    Warnings

  • 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

  • Inactive Ingredient

    None

  • Other information

    Keep tightly closed, away from excessive heat.

  • Questions?

    1-800-632-6900

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.

    CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

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    Kroger

    Quality Guaranteed

    Sealed with printed neckband for your protection

    Castor Oil U.S.P.

    STIMULANT LAXATIVE

    For the Relief of Occasional Constipation

    4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CASTOR OIL 
    castor oil liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-078
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CASTOR OIL (UNII: D5340Y2I9G) (CASTOR OIL - UNII:D5340Y2I9G) CASTOR OIL1 g  in 1 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30142-078-26118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/19/2001
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33404/19/2001
    Labeler - Kroger Co (006999528)
    Registrant - Vi-Jon, LLC (790752542)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon, LLC790752542manufacture(30142-078)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Vi-Jon, LLC088520668manufacture(30142-078)
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