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Benefits Of Castor Oil

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Diarrhea and Constipation

The following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:

To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic colloid (Metamucil) twice a day in a glass of water.
Anti-diarrhea drugs, such as loperamide (Imodium) and atropine/diphenoxylate (Lomotil), may help. In very ill patients, large doses of some drugs, such as Lomotil, can trigger the onset of toxic megacolon.
Opiates or drugs used to relax muscle spasms may ...

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Castor oil overdose

This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount (overdose) of castor oil. Alternative Names Alphamul overdose; Emulsoil overdose; Fleet Flavored Castor Oil overdose;... Read more »

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...months. The agent also appears to improve cholesterol and lipid levels and have other effects that may benefit the heart.Side effects are common. They include dry mouth, constipation, and... Read more »

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