Castor oil overdose

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Castor oil overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of castor oil.

Alternative Names:

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

Poisonous Ingredient:

Castor oil

Where Found:

Castor oil
Alphamul
Emulsoil
Fleet Flavored Castor Oil
Laxopol
Unisol

Symptoms:

body as a whole
- fainting
- kidney damage
gastrointestinal
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhea
nervous system
- dizziness
- hallucinations

Home Treatment:

Castor oil is not considered very toxic, but call poison control for any advice as to treatment.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

the patient's age, weight, and condition
the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
the time it was swallowed
the amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

See poison control centers for the national toll-free hotline. They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Normally, castor oil should cause few problems and recovery is very likely.

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