AOTOCOL STIMULUS granules contain Sterculia (3.10 gm) and Sennosides (18 mg). Sterculia is a vegetable gum from the karaya tree.
It is natural dietary fibre which helps to relieve constipation and help keep you regular.
Sennosides act as a mild peristaltic stimulant and aids the evacuation of the softened faecal mass. Sterculia is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Sennosides acts locally on the wall of the intestinal tract.
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 STIMULUS contains: The active substance is Sterculia & Sennosides. The 5gm sachet/granules contain Sterculia (3.10 gm) and Sennosides (18 mg).
What AOTOCOL STIMULUS looks like and contents of the pack
It is a sachet pack, 20 sachets each pack, containing 5 gm granules/ sachet.
Other ingredients: Aspartame, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium hydrogen carbonate, color & Flavor.
Before you take AOTOCOL STIMULUS
Do not take AOTOCOL STIMULUS 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 AOTOCOL STIMULUS with food and drink AOTOCOL STIMULUS should be taken after meals and always drink plenty of water or soft drinks.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding AOTOCOL STIMULUS is not recommended.
AOTOCOL (Sterculia alone) is available if required in the pregnancy and lactation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines AOTOCOL STIMULUS should not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
How to take AOTOCOL STIMULUS
The usual dose for adults and the elderly is 1 to 2 sachets, or 1 to 2 heaped 5ml spoonful’s, taken once a day after evening meals.
Do not take AOTOCOL STIMULUS if you are lying down or just before you go to bed.
For the children aged below 12 years old: Ask a doctor before use.
If AOTOCOL STIMULUS does not work after you have taken it for 4 days, do not take anymore, and see your doctor or pharmacist.
To take AOTOCOL STIMULUS, 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 STIMULUS 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.
How to store AOTOCOL STIMULUS
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Store in a dry place below 25°C temperature.
Do not use AOTOCOL STIMULUS 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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