NOW Caster Oil (650 mg - 120 sgels)

Castor oil has sat in family medicine cabinets for generations, and NOW Castor Oil puts it in an easy softgel. Each softgel provides 650 mg of castor oil from the beans of Ricinus communis, with 10 mg of fennel oil, as a laxative for occasional use in adults. It suits anyone who prefers a traditional, plant-based option.

Why you'll love it

• 650 mg of castor oil per softgel
• 10 mg of fennel oil
• A traditional plant-based laxative for occasional use
• Softgel format, no spoonfuls of oil
• 120 softgels

How to use

Adults: take 3 softgels, 3 to 4 times daily with meals as needed. Do not take within two hours of other medications.

What's inside

• Castor oil 650 mg — pressed from the beans of the castor plant
• Fennel oil 10 mg — an aromatic oil from fennel seed

Non-medicinal ingredients: Gelatin, glycerol, purified water.

Good to know

• NPN 80011823
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Do not take any laxative for more than one week unless your physician has ordered a special schedule; overuse or extended use may cause dependence for bowel function
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you take oral contraceptives, hormone therapy or other medications or natural health products
• Do not use if you have a gastric or intestinal disorder, abdominal discomfort, fever or vomiting, or if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the carrot (Apiaceae) family
• Avoid excessive sunlight or UV exposure while using this product
• Softgels contain gelatin

FAQs

How many softgels should I take?
Adults take 3 softgels, 3 to 4 times a day with meals as needed. Keep it at least two hours away from other medications, and do not use any laxative for more than a week without your physician's advice.

Why does it contain fennel oil?
Each softgel adds 10 mg of fennel oil to the 650 mg of castor oil. Because of the fennel, avoid it if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the carrot family.