Question 1

what is the definition or description of: castor oil overdose?

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Castor oil overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of a castor oil overdose include: Abdominal cramps, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hallucinations (rare), Fainting, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Skin rash &amp; Throat tightness"  REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002768.htm

Question 2

what is the treatment for castor oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Treatment IV fluids: Signs of a castor oil overdose include throat tightness, skin rash, nausea, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.While castor oil is not considered poisonous or extremely toxic, there can be allergic reactions. Calling poison control and emergency medical personnel is a safe bet .There may be IV fluids given and medications to treat the sym[toms.

Question 3

can you take castor oil everynight?

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Really depends: It's relatively safe to take everyday for a short period time, but i would never recommend taking any laxative daily.

Question 4

how do i apply castor oil, topically?

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Soaks: It's best to soak a piece of cloth with the castor oil, then place it over the area to be treated. The traditional material is flannel. You can also then place a heating pad over the cloth, but place something between them so that the heating pad doesn't come in contact with the castor oil.

Question 5

what is the dosage of castor oil to a kid of 2years?

Accepted Answer

5ml = 1 teaspoon: Caster oil is an old school remedy for constipation. I prefer MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) laxative powder (1/2 capful) mixed into a favorite 6-8 oz beverage daily until soft stool is achieved (5-7 days).

Question 6

is castor oil safe for lube?

Accepted Answer

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Question 7

when can i eat after drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Regular food: Regular food avoiding extra roughage.

Question 8

has castor oil ever caused a misscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Ever?: It's really hard to say whether something has 'ever' happened because no one knows. Unless you have thought up something really unusual to do with the castor oil, the answer would be 'no.'.

Question 9

what can you tell me about black castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Black Castor Oil: Side effects of black casto oil include:
stomach pain, 
diarrhea, 
weakness, 
incontinence, 
nausea, 
abdominal cramping, 
dizziness, 
irregular heartbeat, 
mood changes.

Question 10

how much weight can i lose drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil is: Laxative and will make you have loose stool. It is also possible to have diarrhea . If your intake matches the out put there should not be any weight lose . However , if you are restricting your intake you may loose some not because castor oil is a weight loss medicine because you are restricting . If you believe that you need to restrict your intake and loose weight , please talk to your pcp.

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