Breaking up of gallstones. Rowachol Gastro-resistant Capsules N50/N100.

Last updated on September 30, 2025

Rowachol Gastro-resistant Capsules, Soft N50/N100. α-pinene, β -pinene, menthol, menthone, camphene, borneol, cineole. Rowachol is intended for use in the breaking up (dissolving or disintegrating) or passage (expulsion) of gallstones. Rowachol increases bile production and relaxes the bile ducts. This helps reduce painful spasms of bile ducts. It also makes it easier for any gallstones present to be passed out (expelled) with the bile.

Rowachol contains essential oils that help to dissolve or break up cholesterol-based gallstones. It also reduces the cholesterol content of bile, an important digestive juice that is formed in the liver. This may enable existing gallstones to dissolve and help prevent new gallstones from forming. Rowachol also increases bile production and relaxes the bile ducts. This helps reduce painful spasms of the bile ducts. It also makes it easier for any gallstones present to be passed out (expelled) with the bile. Rowachol Capsules are intended for use in the breaking up (dissolving or
disintegrating) or passage (expulsion) of gallstones. Use in combination with a medicine called chenodeoxycholic acid.

DO NOT take Rowachol if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the active substances or any of the other ingredients of Rowachol.
You should be aware that gallstones can sometimes cause yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (obstructive jaundice) due to liver or blood problems. They can also cause inflammation of the bile duct (ascending cholangitis)
and the pancreas (pancreatitis) as well as pain in the stomach (abdominal pain). You should tell your doctor at once if you feel that any of these problems are affecting you, especially if you are elderly.
Children and adolescents under 18 years of age should not take Rowachol.

Ingredients. The active substances in one gastro-resistant capsule, soft are: ??Pinene 13.6 mg, ??Pinene 3.4 mg, Menthol 32.0 mg, Menthone 6.0 mg, Borneol 5.0 mg, Camphene 5.0 mg, Cineole 2.0 mg. Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: The other ingredient is Virgin Olive Oil. The Capsule Shell contains: Gelatine, glycerol 85%, sodium ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E215), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), sodium copper chlorophyllin (100% water soluble).

HOW TO TAKE Rowachol

Rowachol must only be taken by swallowing the whole capsule. Do not bite or chew the capsules.
The usual dose for adults:
Take 1 – 2 capsules three times daily, half an hour before meals. When you first start treatment, a dose of one capsule three times daily is recommended. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about this.
Taking too much Rowachol might cause: • headache • stomach upset (gastric irritation) • runny stools (diarrhoea).

Storage. Do not store at a temperature higher than 25 ºC / 77 °F. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Possible side effects and warnings

Like all medicines, Rowachol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. A small number of patients have noted side effects such as:
– belching and a peppermint taste after taking the capsules. (This can be reduced or avoided if you take the capsules on an empty stomach thirty minutes before meals).
– mouth ulcers or soreness of the mouth during treatment with Rowachol. If you notice this, consult your doctor.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

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