Label: CASTOR OIL liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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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

    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)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CASTOR OIL 
    castor oil liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-978
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CASTOR OIL (UNII: D5340Y2I9G) (CASTOR OIL - UNII:D5340Y2I9G) CASTOR OIL1 mg  in 1 mL
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-978-26118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/20/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00705/20/2009
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
    Registrant - Nice-Pak Products, LLC (119091520)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Nice-Pak Products, LLC119091514manufacture(69842-978)
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