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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
methylcellulose¹ ². This fibre quickly restores normal
bowel action and provides natural relief from occasional
constipation.
The Normacol™ granules are placed dry on the
tongue and washed down with water or any cool drink
of the patient’s choice. There is no messy mixing or dissolving
in liquid. The result is 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 patient’s
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.
1. Tainter, M.L. & Buchanan, O.H. (1954) Annals N.Y. Academy of Sciences; 58, 438.
2. Ireson, J.D. & Leslie, G.B. (1970) Pharm. J.; 205, 540
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