Castor oil is a natural oil that, in addition to the various properties it presents, is also indicated as a laxative, to treat constipation in adults or to be used as a preparation for diagnostic tests, such as colonoscopy.
The castor oil that is marketed for this purpose, has the name of Laxol, and can be bought in natural products stores or conventional pharmacies, in the form of an oral solution, for a price of about 20 reais.
What is it for
Laxol is a laxative, which is indicated in the treatment of constipation in adults and in the preparation of diagnostic tests, such as colonoscopy, due to its fast-acting laxative properties.
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How to take
The recommended dose of Laxol is 15 ml, which is equivalent to 1 tablespoon. Castor oil has a fast laxative action and therefore promotes watery evacuation between 1 to 3 hours after administration.
Possible side effects
Laxol is a medicine that is generally well tolerated, however, if used in large quantities, it can cause side effects such as abdominal discomfort and pain, cramps, diarrhea, nausea, colon irritation, dehydration and loss of fluids and electrolytes. See how to prepare a homemade serum to combat dehydration.
Who should not use
Laxol is contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children and people with intestinal obstruction or perforation, irritable bowel, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or any other problem in the intestine.
In addition, it should also not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components contained in the formula.
