How does it work?

Sterculia is known as a bulk-forming laxative. It is used to treat constipation. It works by increasing the volume of the gut contents. This causes the muscle in the gut to push the contents of the gut along more quickly. Sterculia is a type of fibre. It should only be used if the dietary intake of fibre cannot be increased. Sterculia use should be accompanied by plenty of fluid. The full effect may take some days to be seen. Sterculia is particularly useful in those who cannot tolerate bran. Sterculia is useful in managing patients with colostomy, ileostomy, haemorrhoids, anal fissure (a break in the skin lining the anal canal), chronic diarrhoea associated with diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease and as an adjunct in ulcerative colitis.

What is it used for?

Diarrhoea

Inflammation of the bowel and back passage

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Operation to pull a part of the gut (ileum) through the abdominal wall for drainage (ileostomy)

Operation to pull part of the gut through the abdominal wall for drainage (colostomy)

Piles

Warning!

Maintain an adequate fluid intake whilst taking this medicine.

Preparations that swell in contact with liquid should always be carefully swallowed with water.

Do not take immediately before going to bed.

Use with caution in

Elderly people

Maintain adequate fluid intake

Not to be used in

Blockage of the gut (intestinal obstruction)

Compressed and hardened faeces causing a blockage of the bowel (faecal impaction)

Difficulty in swallowing

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used by breastfeeding mothers.

Label warnings

This medication is to be swallowed whole, not chewed.

This medication is to be taken with plenty of water.

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