Quick answers
- What is Castor oil used for?
- The Drug Facts label of DDM Castor Oil (Discount Drug Mart) lists these uses: For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours..
- Do I need a prescription for Castor oil?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Castor oil been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
DDM Castor Oil · Discount Drug Mart
Castor oil 1 mg/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Castor Oil
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
For the temporary relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours.
Warnings
Warings
Do not use
when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor. WARNINGS
Do not use
if Taper Evident Seal is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around cap imprinted "Sealed For your Protection" or foil seal under cap.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks. Laxative products should not be used for a period of longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Frequent or prolonged use may result in the dependence on laxatives.
When using this product
Discontinue use and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after the use of a laxative. Thee symptoms may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, seek profssional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Preferably take on an empty stomach. May be taken with juice to improve taste. Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 1 to 4 tablesponfuls in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor. Children 2 to under 12 yrs. of age: 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls in a single dose or as directed by a doctor. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use.
Inactive ingredients
None
— FDA label of DDM Castor Oil, Discount Drug Mart, effective December 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Castor Oil · Vi-Jon, LLC
Castor oil 1 g/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Castor Oil USP 100%
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Warnings
for this product...
Do not use
for a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor before use if
you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 4 Tablespoons (15 to 60 mL) in a single daily dose children 2 to under 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) in a single daily dose children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Other information
keep tightly closed, away from excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
None
— FDA label of Castor Oil, Vi-Jon, LLC, effective March 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
De La Cruz Castor Oil · DLC Laboratories, Inc.
Castor oil 1 g/mL, oil (oral)
Active ingredient
Castor oil, USP 100%
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
for the temporary relief of occasional constipation bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor. for periods longer than a week. Frequent or prolonged use may result in dependence on laxatives.
Ask a doctor before use if
you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Preferably taken on an empty stomach. May be taken with juice to improve the taste.
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 1 to 4 tablespoons in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor |
| Children 2 to under 12 years | 1 to 3 teaspoons in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor |
| Children under 2 years | Consult a doctor |
Inactive ingredients
none Inactive ingredient none
Questions?
1-800-858-3889 www.dlclabs.com
— FDA label of De La Cruz Castor Oil, DLC Laboratories, Inc., effective June 13, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Castor Oil · Perrigo Direct, Inc
Castor oil 1000 mg/mL, liquid (oral)
Active ingredient
Castor oil USP 100%
Purpose
Stimulant laxative
Uses
For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours.
Warnings
for this procduct
Do not use
For a period longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor before use if
you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. Stop use and ask a doctor If you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children over 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 4 Tablespoons (15 to 60 mL) in a single daily dose children 2 to under 12 years of age: 1 to a maximum of 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 mL) in a single daily dose children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Invactive Ingredient None
— FDA label of Castor Oil, Perrigo Direct, Inc, effective February 19, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Top Care Castor Oil · Topco Associates LLC
Castor oil 1 mg/mL, oil (oral)
Active ingredient
Castor Oil
Purpose
Stimulant Laxative
Uses
For relief of occasional constipation. Bowel movement is generally produced in 6 to 12 hours.
Warnings
Do not use
when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor. In case of accidental overdose, seek profssional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Preferably take on an empty stomach. May be taken with juice to improve taste. Adults and children 12 yrs. of age and older: 15 to 60 milliliters in a single daily dose or as directed by a doctor. Children 2 to under 12 yrs. of age: 5 to 15 milliliters in a single dose or as directed by a doctor. Children under 2 yrs. of age: Consult a doctor before use. Changed 1 to 4 tablesponfuls to 15 to 60 milliliters, changed 1 to 3 teaspoonfuls to 5 to 15 milliliters. (6/2021)
Inactive ingredients
None
— FDA label of Top Care Castor Oil, Topco Associates LLC, effective December 18, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Castor oil 1 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 17 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Castor Oil | Bionpharma Inc. | DailyMed |
| Castor Oil | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Castor Oil | Nice-Pak Products, LLC | DailyMed |
| Castor Oil | Old East Main Co. | DailyMed |
| Castor Oil | Strategic Sourcing Services | DailyMed |
| Castor Oil | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | DailyMed |
| DDM Castor Oil | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| Foster and Thrive Castor Oil | Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC | DailyMed |
| Freskaro Castor Oil | Pharma Nobis, LLC | DailyMed |
| GNP Castor Oil | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Harris Teeter Castor Oil | Harris Teeter, LLC | DailyMed |
| Humco Castor Oil | Humco holding Group, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Humco Castor Oil | Pharma Nobis, LLC | DailyMed |
| Humco Castor Oil (Regular) | Humco Holding Group, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Premiere Value Castor Oil | Chain Drug Consortium | DailyMed |
| Quality Choice Castor Oil | Chain Drug Market Asociation | DailyMed |
| Rite Aid Castor Oil | Rite Aid Corporation. | DailyMed |
Castor oil 1 g/mL · liquid (oral) · 5 products
Castor oil 1 g/mL · oil (oral) · 4 products
Castor oil 1000 mg/mL · liquid (oral) · 2 products
Castor oil 1 mg/mL · oil (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Top Care Castor Oil | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| castor oil 1 g/mL oil | Generic | $0.0187 per mL |
| castor oil 1 mg/mL liquid | Generic | $0.0205 per mL |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Pharma Nobis, LLC2 products
- Nice-Pak Products, LLC2 products
- Humco Holding Group, Inc.2 products
- Topco Associates LLC2 products
- Chain Drug Marketing Association1 product
- Discount Drug Mart1 product
- Cardinal Health, 110 dba Leader1 product
- Perrigo Direct, Inc1 product
- Rite Aid Corporation.1 product
- Better Living Brands, LLC1 product
- Strategic Sourcing Services, LLC1 product
- Strategic Sourcing Services1 product
- DLC Laboratories, Inc.1 product
- Amerisource Bergen1 product
- Bionpharma Inc.1 product
- Vi-Jon, LLC1 product
- Chain Drug Market Asociation1 product
- Walgreen Co.1 product
- Chain Drug Consortium1 product
- Meijer, Inc.1 product
- Harris Teeter, LLC1 product
- Old East Main Co.1 product
- Retail Business Services, LLC1 product
- United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI1 product
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.