Normacol Plus 500g natural fibre plus laxative helps keep you regular.

Normacol Plus 500g natural fibre plus laxative helps keep you regular.

Sterculia is a vegetable gum that absorbs up to 60 times its own volume of water i.e. Six times as much as methylcellulose or psyllium.

Sterculia is a bulk-forming laxative.

Frangula bark powder is peristaltic stimulant.

Adults (including the elderly) 1-2 heaped teaspoonfuls once or twice daily after meals. Children (6-12 years old) one half of the above amount.

The granules should be placed dry on the tongue (in small quantities if necessary) and, without chewing or crushing, swallowed immediately with plenty of liquid (water or cool drink). Children may prefer to take the granules mixed with jam, honey or ice cream.

Storage instructions - store below 25°C.

Not to be taken immediately before retiring or in recumbent position, especially in the elderly.

Adequate fluid intake should be maintained.

Caution should be exercised in cases of ulcerative colitis.

Possible fluid and electrolyte depletion in association with diarrhoea.

Prolonged and excessive use of stimulant laxatives can cause dependence and loss of normal bowel function.

Important information.

Treatment of constipation, particularly hypotonic or slow transit constipation resistant to bulk alone.

The initiating and maintenance of bowel action after rectal surgery and haemorrhoidectomy.