Agiocur

Active Ingredients

Each 100 grams of granules contain:

• Seeds of Plantago ovata 65 gr
• Ispaghula husks 2.2 gr

Indications

Therapeutic group:

Bulk-forming.

Medical activity:

Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid is produced from the seeds and husk of plantago and ispaghula and rich in dietary fibers. Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid belongs to a bulk-forming category absorbing water several times larger than its basic volume. By this Agiocur will enlarge the volume of the feces and enhance bowel activity.

This medicine is intended to regulate bowel activity (constipation or diarrhea).

Instructions

Swallow the granules with a large amount of water (1-2 glasses). Do not chew. There is no need for mixing.

Do not take Agiocur immediately before bedtime; take this medicine in a standing position.

Accepted dose, in the lack of a different instruction from a physician:

Children between the ages of 6-12:

1 teaspoon (of 5 grams) after supper and at least one hour before bedtime. Do not take immediately before bedtime.

Adolescents from the age of 12 and adults:

Constipation:

2 teaspoons (5 grams each) of Agiocur after supper (at least one hour before bedtime), do not take immediately before bedtime. If needed, take an additional teaspoon (5 grams) of Agiocur before breakfast.

Diarrhea:

It is recommended to begin with a dose of 2 teaspoons (5 grams each) of Agiocur, three times a day for 1-3 days. Afterwards take one teaspoon (5 grams) of Agiocur, three times a day, as needed.

Swallow the granules with a large amount of liquid (1-2 glasses of water), without chewing. The daily fluid intake must be between 1-2 liters of water.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 6 years without consulting a physician.

If there has been no improvement within 3 days, refer to your doctor or pharmacist.

Persistent and irregular bowel movement (over three days) requires consultation with a doctor.

How can you contribute to the success of this treatment?

Make sure you drink a large amount of fluids during the day, if you are using this medicine for the treatment of constipation. This will help to soften the stool (1-2 liters). In constipation this medicine will usually stimulate bowel movement within 12 hours, however sometimes a longer period of time is needed (up to three days).

Use this medicine within six months after first opening.

Warnings

Do not use Agiocur granules if there is a known sensitivity to Plantago or to one of the components of this medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you have difficulties swallowing and throat problems.

Do not use this medicine in case of bowel obstruction, dilation of the large intestines, chronic dysfunction of the intestines, sudden change in normal bowel movement that persist for more than two weeks after taking a laxative, which does not result in passing stool, rectal bleeding that has not been thoroughly investigated, unusual narrowing of the gastrointestinal system or diabetes which is difficult to control.

Do not use this medicine without consulting your physician before initiation of therapy:

• If you are suffering from a strong stomach ache, difficulties swallowing or signs of appendicitis (such as stomach ache, nausea or vomiting from unidentified reasons).
• If you are a diabetic or if you are suffering from malabsorption of sugars, as this medicine contains sugar (each spoon contains about 0.9 grams of sucrose).

Prolonged use in case of constipation may lead to laxatives dependency (such as this). Do not use this medicine often or for prolonged periods without consulting your doctor.

Severe and persistent diarrhea, which does not respond to Agiocur requires a physician`s

examination to establish the cause; in addition, the electrolyte level in your blood must be checked (especially potassium levels).

Taking Agiocur without taking sufficient amounts of fluids may cause swelling of the fibers and create a block in the oesophagus, which will cause a chocking sensation. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, difficulties in swallowing and breathing after taking Agiocur, you must consult your doctor at once.

Treatment of elderly and week patients must be done under a physician`s supervision.

This medicine is intended only for the treatment of constipation or diarrhea that lasts for a few days. Lack of bowel activity that persists only for one or two days does not justify using this medicine. In addition, this medicine must not be used for other purposes such as “body cleansing”, etc.

Please inform your attending physician if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines that do not require a prescription and food supplements, in order to avoid risks or inefficacy resulting from drug interactions, especially relating to the following food supplements and medicines:

• minerals (such as calcium, iron and zinc)
• lithium for bipolar disorder
• vitamins (vitamin B12)
• cardiac glycosides (such as digoxin)
• blood thinning medicines (such as warfarin)
• carbamazepine (for epilepsy)
• cumarines and thyroid gland hormones
• bulk laxatives and medicines taken to stop diarrhea by delaying bowel movements (such as loperamide and opiates).
• diabetic patients treated with insulin may need an adjustment to their insulin dose.
• your doctor may consider changing your dose if you are taking medicines for the treatment of the thyroid gland.

Consult your physician or pharmacist before use, if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

This medicine can be used during pregnancy.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.