• 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