Is Frangula Safe During Pregnancy?

There are no data from the use of sterculia and frangula in pregnant women. Frangula can cross the placenta and non-clinical studies have shown a potential genotoxic risk (see section 5.3). Therefore, NORMACOL Plus is contraindicated during pregnancy (see section 4.3).

Is Normacol plus safe during pregnancy?

Do not take Normacol Plus if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Normacol Plus should not affect your ability to drive or use machines. This medicine contains 1.25-2.5 mmol sodium per dose.

What is Normacol made from?

What Normacol is and what it is used for. Normacol granules contain 62% w/w sterculia, which is a vegetable gum from the karaya tree. It is this natural dietary fibre which helps to relieve constipation and help keep you regular.