Aotocol

Aotocol

AOTOCOL granules contain 62% w/w Sterculia, which is a vegetable gum from the karaya tree. It is natural dietary fibre which helps to relieve constipation and help keep you regular. It is also used by the people:

  •  With colostomies or ileostomies,
  • Who need a high fibre diet, for example in diverticular disease of the colon,
  • Who have had rectal or anal surgery,
  • Who have swallowed something sharp to reduce the chance of damage to the intestine (gut).
  • What AOTOCOL contains: The active substance is Sterculia. The granules contain 62% w/w Sterculia.
  • What AOTOCOL looks like and contents of the pack it is a sachet pack, 30 sachets in each pack, containing 7 grams of granules/ sachet.  Other ingredients: Micro Crystalline Cellulose, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Aspartame, Brilliant blue FCF color & Orange flavor.

Before you take AOTOCOL

  • Do not take AOTOCOL if your doctor has told you that you have:
  • A blockage in your intestine (gut)
  •  Total loss of muscle tone in the colon.
  • Faecal impaction.
  • Allergy to any of the ingredients

 

  • Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
  • Taking AOTOCOL with food and drink AOTOCOL should be taken after meals and always drink plenty of water or soft drinks.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding AOTOCOL is safe in pregnancy and lactation or consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
  • Driving and using machines AOTOCOL should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
  • How to take AOTOCOL
  • The usual dose for adults and the elderly is 1 to 2 sachets, or 1 to 2 heaped 5ml spoonful’s, taken once or twice a day after meals. Do not take AOTOCOL if you are lying down or just before you go to bed.
  • The usual dose for children aged 6 to 12 years old is half the adult dose (half to 1 sachet or half to 1 heaped 5ml spoonful).
  • If AOTOCOL does not work after you have taken it for 4 days, do not take anymore, and see your doctor or pharmacist.
  • To take AOTOCOL, put the dry granules on your tongue from the sachet, spoon or your hand, or just take a few at a time if that is easier.
  • Alternatively, you can sprinkle AOTOCOL on to soft food such as yoghurt.
  • Swallow the granules with plenty of water or a cool drink, so that the esophagus (gullet) does not become blocked. Never chew or crush the granules.
  • When given to children, the granules may be administered conveniently by mixing them with a little jam.

 

  • How to store AOTOCOL Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
  • Store in a dry place below 25°C temperature.
  • Do not use AOTOCOL after the expiry date which is stated on the sachet/carton as month/year. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

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