NORMACOL GRANULES 500g
Normacol granules contain the active ingredient sterculia, which is a type of medicine known as a bulk-forming laxative. Sterculia is a vegetable gum from the karaya tree. It is a natural dietary fibre that is used to treat constipation, and to help regulate the passage of food through the gut in people with certain long-term bowel disorders.
Sterculia is not absorbed or digested in the stomach or intestines. It swells when it comes into contact with fluids and works by increasing the volume of the gut contents. This stimulates the muscular movement of the gut, which helps to move the stools through the intestines.
When treating constipation the medicine normally produces a laxative effect within 12 hours.
The granules should be taken once or twice a day after meals. They should be placed dry on the tongue and swallowed immediately without chewing or crushing, with plenty of water or a cool drink. The granules may also be sprinkled onto soft food such as yoghurt and swallowed without chewing or crushing. Wash down with a drink.
