Agiocur Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 g Plantago ovata seed 65 g, ispaghula husk 2.2 g

Indications/Uses

Relief of occasional constipation & diarrhoea. Stool regulation in bedridden patients, post-op patients, in case of haemorrhoids, & in pregnancy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2 tsp after evening meal (at least 1 hr before retiring), & 1 tsp before breakfast if necessary. Diarrhoea Initially 2 tsp tds for 1-3 days, & 1 tsp tds thereafter if necessary. School childn ½ of adult dose.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Swallow unchewed w/ plenty of fluid.

Contraindications

Suspected or existing ileus, or GIT stenosis especially in the oesophageal area.

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Special Precautions

Establish cause & check electrolytes (particularly K) in case of severe & persistent diarrhoea which does not respond to Agiocur. Contains approx 0.9 g sucrose per tsp.

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Adverse Reactions

Flatulence & bloating sensation.

Drug Interactions

Danger of intestinal obstruction w/ bulking agents & antidiarrhoeics eg, diphenoxylate, difenoxin, loperamide HCl & opiates.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AC51 - ispaghula, combinations ; Belongs to the class of bulk-producing laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Agiocur oral granules

Packing/Price

250 g x 1's

Agiocur

Manufacturer:

Cooper Consumer Health

Distributor:

DCH Auriga - Healthcare

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