Castor oil overdose


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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
  • Unisol

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.



Review Date: 02/28/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.


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