- Constipation:
- Adults: PO 500-1500mg per day *2-3 days
Capsule: 500mg
- Best taken in the evening
Stimulant laxative.
It works by increasing the peristalsis (movement of the intestines).
- Dizziness
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Low blood pressure
- Pelvic congestion
- Intestinal obstruction
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Abdominal aches of unknown origin
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Children under 12 years old
- Hypersensitivity to drug or ingredients
- Suspected appendicitis
- Fecal impaction
- GI obstruction
- Menstruation
- Other laxatives
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription or OTC |
Pregnancy | Contraindicated |
Breastfeeding | Contraindicated |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castocaps | 500mg | Capsule | 10’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |