What is Rowachol? Essential Oils for Gallstone Treatment
Rowachol capsules contain essential oils that help to dissolve or break up cholesterol-based gallstones. Rowachol reduces the cholesterol content of bile — an important digestive juice formed in the liver — which may enable existing gallstones to dissolve and help prevent new ones from forming. It also increases bile production and relaxes the bile ducts, reducing painful spasms and making it easier for gallstones to be expelled with the bile.
Rowachol Indications
Rowachol capsules are indicated for the dissolving (disintegrating) or passage (expulsion) of gallstones, intended for use in combination with chenodeoxycholic acid.
Before Taking Rowachol
Do not take Rowachol if you are hypersensitive to any of the active substances or other ingredients. Inform your doctor promptly — especially if you are elderly — if you experience:
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (obstructive jaundice)
- Inflammation of the bile duct or pancreas
- Abdominal pain caused by gallstones
Rowachol is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines you are currently taking, particularly oral anticoagulants (blood-thinning medications) such as warfarin, or medicines broken down in the liver.
Using Rowachol during the first trimester of pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding is not recommended. Although no harmful effects on babies have been reported, potential risks remain unknown. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How to Take Rowachol
Swallow the capsules whole without biting or chewing. The usual adult dose is 1–2 capsules three times daily, half an hour before meals. An initial dose of one capsule three times daily is recommended. For optimal results, take on an empty stomach, approximately half an hour before meals.
If you accidentally take more than prescribed, it may result in headaches, stomach upset or diarrhoea — seek immediate medical advice. Do not take a double dose if you miss one.
Side Effects
Some patients have reported belching and a peppermint taste after taking Rowachol capsules — this can be minimised by taking the capsules on an empty stomach before meals. Mouth ulcers or mouth soreness may also occur during treatment. Tell your doctor if these effects become serious or if you notice unlisted side effects.
Important Ingredient Information
Rowachol capsules contain glycerine (glycerol), which in high doses may cause headaches, stomach upset and diarrhoea. They also contain sodium ethyl hydroxybenzoate (E215) and sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate (E217), which may cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions. Store below 25°C in a dry place, out of reach of children. Pack: 100 capsules.
Jones –
Good product.