CASTOR OIL

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Manufactured by Amerisource Bergen

731 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About CASTOR OIL

CASTOR OIL is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Amerisource Bergen. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for CASTOR OIL include FATIGUE, DIARRHOEA, NAUSEA, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, CONSTIPATION. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for CASTOR OIL.

Top Adverse Reactions

FATIGUE23 reports
DIARRHOEA22 reports
NAUSEA20 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE19 reports
CONSTIPATION17 reports
FALL16 reports
ASTHENIA14 reports
OFF LABEL USE13 reports
VOMITING12 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED11 reports
HEADACHE11 reports
PAIN11 reports
ANXIETY10 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY10 reports
DYSPNOEA10 reports
HEART RATE INCREASED10 reports
INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION10 reports
RASH10 reports
FLATULENCE9 reports
INJECTION SITE PAIN9 reports
SPEECH DISORDER9 reports
WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS9 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN8 reports
CHEST PAIN8 reports
DIZZINESS8 reports
DRY EYE8 reports
DYSPNOEA EXERTIONAL8 reports
INSOMNIA8 reports
MALAISE8 reports
NERVOUSNESS8 reports
OXYGEN SATURATION DECREASED8 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING8 reports
PRURITUS8 reports
ALLERGY TO ANIMAL7 reports
ALOPECIA7 reports
ARTHRALGIA7 reports
ASTHMA7 reports
BACK PAIN7 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE AMBULATORY ABNORMAL7 reports
BODY TEMPERATURE DECREASED7 reports
CHOKING7 reports
CREPITATIONS7 reports
ERYTHEMA7 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE7 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY7 reports
HYPOTENSION7 reports
MUSCULOSKELETAL STIFFNESS7 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION7 reports
VISION BLURRED7 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER6 reports
CONTUSION6 reports
DEATH6 reports
DEPRESSION6 reports
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS6 reports
MUSCULAR WEAKNESS6 reports
MYALGIA6 reports
NECK PAIN6 reports
OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN6 reports
PNEUMONIA6 reports
RASH PRURITIC6 reports
SNEEZING6 reports
URTICARIA6 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT5 reports
ANAEMIA5 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED5 reports
COUGH5 reports
EYE PAIN5 reports
HAEMATOCHEZIA5 reports
HAEMORRHOIDS5 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS5 reports
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER5 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE5 reports
RASH PAPULAR5 reports
SCAR5 reports
STRESS5 reports
THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE UNEXPECTED5 reports
TREATMENT NONCOMPLIANCE5 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION5 reports
ABDOMINAL DISTENSION4 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY4 reports
AGITATION4 reports
BLOOD BLISTER4 reports
BLOOD IRON ABNORMAL4 reports
BLOOD IRON DECREASED4 reports
CATARACT4 reports
DEHYDRATION4 reports
DRY SKIN4 reports
DRY THROAT4 reports
DYSPHAGIA4 reports
DYSURIA4 reports
EPISTAXIS4 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL4 reports
HYPERTENSION4 reports
JOINT INJURY4 reports
JOINT STIFFNESS4 reports
LOSS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES4 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS4 reports
PALPITATIONS4 reports
PLATELET COUNT DECREASED4 reports
POLLAKIURIA4 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 173 classified reports for CASTOR OIL:

Serious 63.0%Non-Serious 37.0%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female111 (66.9%)
Male55 (33.1%)

Reports by Age

Age 557 reports
Age 505 reports
Age 535 reports
Age 565 reports
Age 635 reports
Age 645 reports
Age 655 reports
Age 665 reports
Age 494 reports
Age 744 reports
Age 814 reports
Age 473 reports
Age 483 reports
Age 523 reports
Age 713 reports
Age 773 reports
Age 12 reports
Age 392 reports
Age 442 reports
Age 612 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with CASTOR OIL?

This profile reflects 731 FDA FAERS reports that mention CASTOR OIL. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for CASTOR OIL?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include FATIGUE, DIARRHOEA, NAUSEA, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, CONSTIPATION, FALL. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures CASTOR OIL?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Amerisource Bergen in connection with CASTOR OIL. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.