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Normacol is a bulk forming laxative, consisting
of 62% sterculia gum in a palatable granular form. Sterculia
gum absorbs up to 60 times its own volume in water,
approximately 6 times as much as either psyllium or
methylcellulose. Two teaspoons of Normacol granules
provide the dietary bulk fibre equivalent of 2 KG of
fresh vegetables. This fibre quickly restores normal
bowel action and provides natural relief of occasional
constipation without the worry of long-term inherent
in non bulk-forming laxatives.
The Normacol granules are placed dry on the
tongue and washed down with water or any cool drink
of the patients choice. No messy mixing or dissolving
in liquid, results in a very easy to use, safe laxative
that encourages patient compliance. For those who prefer,
Normacol granules can be mixed with a small amount
of honey or jam followed by a drink of the patients
choice.
Normacol is available in boxes of 30
7 gram sachets and is available without a prescription
in most drugstores in Canada.
Normacol is the trademark of Norgine Pharma.
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