Description

An over-the-counter herbal capsule used for managing piles (hemorrhoids), constipation, general body aches, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, and sometimes hypertension.

Prescription

OTC (over-the-counter) – available without a prescription in Ghana .

Therapeutic Category

A multi-herbal remedy encompassing analgesic, anti-hemorrhoidal, laxative, and menstrual pain relief uses; occasionally supports blood pressure regulation .

Active Ingredients / Composition

Capsule formula includes:

• Rauwolfia vomitoria
• Aloe ferox
• Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice)
• Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon).

Vitamins

• None specified.

Minerals

• None reported.

Variant

• Sold exclusively as 30-capsule packs, standardized dosage at ~75 mg per capsule .

Consume Type

• Oral capsule, swallowed with water.
  

Directions / Usage

• Adults: 1 capsule after meals once daily for 2 days (often repeated if needed).

Common Side Effects

• No official side effects reported, but due to herbal components may cause digestive upset, electrolyte shifts (from aloe), blood pressure changes (from licorice), or allergic reactions.
  

Package Type

• Typically sold in bottles or blister packs of 30 capsules.

Storage Advice

• Best practice: store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. (Although not always stated, standard for herbal supplements.)

Safety Advice

• Adults only; not recommended for children under 12 or pregnant/lactating women (licorice and rauwolfia may affect BP and hormone metabolism).
  Use with caution if you have hypertension, kidney, or liver conditions.
• Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist or when taking other medications.

Product Substitutes

Similar Ghanaian herbal supplements include:

• Adutwumwaa Bitters (syrup form)
• Adutwumwaa Malamix (anti-malarial tonic)
• Other bitters like Lawson, Golden Bitters, and Rheumadintonic.
  

Manufacturer / Marketer

• Produced by Adutwumwaa Industries, marketed through pharmacies like Country Medical Pharmacy, Scab Pharmacy Ltd, and online retailers like HealthOnlineGhana 

Country of Origin

• Ghana.