Castogel 500 mg – Soft-Gelatin Capsules

Composition

Each soft-gelatin capsule contains :

• Pure castor oil: 500 mg.
• Excipients: S.Q. for one soft-gelatin capsule.

Indications

Castor oil is a well known laxative used for acute constipation as well as control of defecation.

Dosage & Administration

For occasional constipation:

Take (5 g- 8 g) as a single dose at bedtime, or (3 g) in the evening at bedtime for 2- 3 days (don’t use more than one week).

It is advised to change the laxative (e.g. salt laxatives), as continuous consumption of purgatives may lead to habituation, decreasing in the bowel movements and increasing sluggishness of the bowel.

In addition prolonged use of castor oil may cause deficiency of lipid-soluble vitamins (i.e. vitamins A & D) and particularly loss of potassium.

Change of life-style and dietary habits (physical exercises, consumption of food rich in fibers) may increase efficacy of the product.

Contraindications:

• Intestinal abstraction.
• Acute inflammatory intestinal disease.
• Abdominal aches of unknown origin.
• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Children under 12 years old.