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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Is Castor Oil Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Castor Oil Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount (overdose) of castor oil.


Alternative Names

Alphamul overdose; Emulsoil overdose; Fleet Flavored Castor Oil overdose; Laxopol overdose; Unisol overdose


Poisonous Ingredient
  • Castor oil

Where Found

Castor oil comes from the castor oil plant (ricinus communis). It can be found in the following products:

  • Castor oil
  • Alphamul
  • Emulsoil
  • Fleet Flavored Castor Oil
  • Laxopol
  • U...
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Health Guide

Castor oil overdose
...overdose; Unisol overdose Read more »
Castor oil overdose
Alphamul overdose; Emulsoil overdose; Fleet Flavored Castor Oil overdose; Laxopol overdose; Unisol overdose Home Treatment Castor oil is not considered very toxic.... Read more »
Castor oil overdose
Alphamul overdose; Emulsoil overdose; Fleet Flavored Castor Oil overdose; Laxopol overdose; Unisol overdose Symptoms Bladder and kidneys Kidney damage ... Read more »
Laxative overdose
...Ingredient Bisacodyl Carboxymethylcellulose Cascara sagrada Casanthranol Castor oil Dehydrocholic acid Docusate Glycerin Lactulose Magnesium... Read more »
Laxative overdose
...Abdominal pain Painful bowel movements Diarrhea (watery) Drop in blood pressure Death Castor oil can cause gastrointestinalirritation. Mineral oil can cause aspiration... Read more »

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