Latin, Oleum Tiglii (Gen., Olei Tiglii)

Eng., Croton Oil. A fixed oil expressed from the seed of Croton Tiglium. Average Dose.-1 minim (0.05 mil).

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Therapeutic Action

Drastic purgative, irritant, pustulant.

Uses

Sometimes used to produce very active purgation, as in the treatment of uremia, apoplexy, taenia, etc.

Administration

This is seldom prescribed except in cases of emergency, as where prompt catharsis is needed and the patient is unable to swallow the ordinary purgatives. It is usually diluted with about 30 to 60 times its volume of olive oil, or incorporated with glycerin.

As an active purgative, useful when the patient is unable to swallow ordinary remedies:

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Teaspoonful every hour till effect.

This can be administered under almost any circumstances by allowing a few drops at a time to trickle down the base of the tongue.

As a purgative:

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Two (2) teaspoonfuls every hour till bowels act.