It belongs to a group of medicines called contact laxatives

RICINO OIL ORRAVAN is a purgative laxative whose active principle is oil of

castor bean, is indicated to facilitate intestinal emptying. .

You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after taking the medicine.

Do not take RICINO OIL ORRAVAN :

- If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to castor oil

- Do not give this medicine to children under 12 years of age.

- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

- If you suffer from inflammatory colon diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease ...)

- If you suffer from abdominal pain of unknown origin, as it could mask a clinical picture

More serious.

- In situations where intestinal transit is hindered or impeded, such as

intestinal obstruction or intestinal obstruction, digestive tract stenosis, paralytic ileus, ileus

spastic, fecal impaction.

- If you suffer from nausea, vomiting, cramps and abdominal pain, as they could be symptoms of

appendicitis..

- If you have a clinical situation of dehydration with loss of fluids and electrolytes.

nausea or vomiting

Warnings and cautions

Before starting treatment, the patient must be properly hydrated and their levels of

electrolytes to be normal.RICHINO OIL ORRAVAN is a strong laxative-purgative,

which can cause dehydration, hydrolytic imbalance and hypokalemia,

- Prolonged use of laxatives should be avoided. If you need to use laxatives with

regularly, the cause of constipation should be evaluated.

- This medicine is indicated to be taken at one time, despite the abuse of

laxatives, can damage bowel function, typical symptoms such as pain may appear

abdominal, weakness, fatigue, thirst, vomiting, bone pain (due to osteomalacia) imbalance of

fluids and electrolytes and diarrhea. Likewise, intestinal transit is accelerated, being able to produce

a reduction in nutrient absorption. Although the intestine is not damaged

permanently, it may take several months to readjust the intestine to normal.

- Castor oil should be used only when it has not been possible to achieve a function

normal bowel movement by changing your eating habits or using laxatives

fecal mass such as plantain.

- In general, laxatives should be used with caution in the elderly because they can

exacerbate states of weakness, hypotension and psychomotor incoordination.

- The use of the drug in children under 12 years of age is not recommended, as it is not

there are adequate studies to establish the safety and efficacy of the treatment.

If symptoms persist or worsen during use of the medicine, consult your

doctor or pharmacist.

Using RICINO OIL ORRAVAN with other medicines:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken or might have to take

any other medication.

D ue to this type of laxatives decreases intestinal transit time, using

Simultaneous use of other drugs with this laxative can decrease their absorption.

- The simultaneous use of castor oil with: Antiarrhythmics such as:

sotalol, amiodarone.

- Diuretics, adrenocorticoids or liquorice root preparations because it can enhance the

loss of potassium.

- Digitalis (medicines that increase the rate of contraction of the heart) due to

risk of causing hypokalemia that favors their toxic effects.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, you think you may be pregnant or have

intending to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this

medicine.

Pregnancy

The stimulating effects of castor oil can cause uterine contractions in

pregnant women. RICHIN OIL ORRAVAN should not be used during

pregnancy

Lactation

There is insufficient information regarding the excretion of castor oil in the

breastmilk. It is recommended not to use this medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines:

No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use have been performed.

machines.  

Follow exactly the instructions of administration of this medicine indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

The recommended dose is

Adults 25 ml in a single dose

RICINO OIL ORRAVAN is administered on an empty stomach in the morning.

It can be taken mixed with milk, fruit juice or refrigerated carbonated drinks, which improves tolerance.

Evacuation occurs between 2 and 6 hours after taking castor oil.

recommends taking the medicine late in the day or before bed

Use in children and adolescents

Do not use in children under 12 years

Seniors

In general, laxatives should be used with caution in the elderly because they can aggravate states of weakness, hypotension, and psychomotor incoordination.

If you take more RICHINO OIL ORRAVAN

There may be a worsening of the described adverse effects, gastrointestinal irritation,

diarrhea and loss of fluids and electrolytes. In these cases, symptomatic treatment will be carried out

necessary, with rehydration and restoration of fluids and electrolytes in case of

significant loss of fluids.

If I forget to take RICINO OIL ORRAVAN

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking RICINO OIL ORRAVAN

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or

Pharmacist   

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects.

although not all people suffer it.

Nausea, vomiting, cramping pain, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea can occur. I know

the frequency of occurrence of these effects is unknown. If these or other reactions occur

adverse reactions not mentioned above, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Communication of adverse effects

If you experience any kind of side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist,

even if it is about side effects that do not appear in this leaflet. also can

communicate them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System of

Medicines for Human Use, Website: www.notificaram.es

By reporting side effects you can help provide more

information on the safety of this medicine.  

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach and sight of children.

Store the bottle in the outer carton to protect from light and moisture.

Do not use RICINO OIL ORRAVAN after the expiration date stated on the

the container. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist

how to dispose of medicines no longer needed. In this way it will help

to protect the environment.  

Composition of RICINO OIL ORRAVAN 1g / ml oral liquid

Each ml of oral liquid contains 1 g of oil from the seeds of Ricinus communis L.

What the product looks like and contents of the pack

This medicine is presented in a transparent bottle with a screw cap containing 25 ml of

Castor oil

Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing:

LABORATORIO REIG JOFRÉ, SA

C / Gran Capitán 10,

08970 Sant Joan Despí Barcelona

Spain

Date of the last revision of this leaflet: December 2017

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website

of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS)

http://www.aemps.es/