Ispaghula Husk Orange Drink Sachets, Pack of 30

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It can take a few days of taking Fybogel for your bowel movement to be improved. Who can and can't take Fybogel? Adequate fluid intake should be maintained. Therefore, the product should not be taken dry and should always be taken with at least 150 mL of water or other liquid. The last dose should not be taken immediately before going to sleep since impaired or reduced gastric motility may impair the intestinal passage and then cause sub-obstruction. The speed in which material moves through your gut has always been slow (naturally occurring reduced gut motility). Mix one sachet in a quarter pint (around 150ml) of cool water. Stir briskly, drink immediately and follow with an additional glass of liquid. This can be done one to three times a day for adults, the elderly and children over 12. Please make sure you drink a minimum of 6-8 glasses a day when increasing dietary fibre.

A small amount of flatulence and abdominal distension may sometimes occur during the first few days of treatment, but should diminish during continued treatment. Abdominal distension and risk of intestinal or oesophageal obstruction and faecal impaction may occur, particularly if swallowed with insufficient fluid A small amount of flatulence and abdominal distension may sometimes occur during the first few days of treatment, but should diminish during continued treatment. Abdominal distension and risk of intestinal or oesophageal obstruction and faecal impaction may occur, particularly if swallowed with insufficient fluid.

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This medicine contains 0.25 mmol (or 9.76 mg) potassium per sachet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. The last dose should not be taken immediately before going to sleep since impaired or reduced gastric motility may impair the intestinal passage and then cause sub-obstruction. Making your bowel movements more regular and easier to pass, so that you can avoid straining if you have piles (haemorrhoids) or an anal fissure.

The active ingredient ispaghula husk consists of the episperm and collapsed adjacent layers removed from the seeds of Plantago ovata Forssk (Plantago ispaghula Roxb.). Ispaghula husk is particularly rich in alimentary fibres and mucilages, its mucilage content being higher than that of other Plantago species. Ispaghula husk is capable of absorbing up to 40 times its own weight in water. Ispaghula husk consists of 85% water-soluble fibre; it is partly fermentable (in vitro 72 % unfermentable residue) and acts by hydration in the bowel. Children aged 6 to 12 years: Half to one level 5 ml spoonful, depending on age and size, morning and evening.Fybogel comes as sachets of orange or lemon flavour granules that you dissolve in water to make a drink.

If you have chronic watery diarrhoea, the isphaghula helps by absorbing the excess water and adding bulk to your poo. If symptoms persist longer than 3 days, the patient should consult a doctor or healthcare professional. medicines for thyroid problems - your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking Often, increasing the amount of fibre in your diet (such as by eating more fruit, vegetables, cereals, and wholemeal bread) and drinking plenty of water each day can effectively prevent or relieve constipation. You will have been given ispaghula husk for constipation if you cannot increase the fibre in your diet or if this is insufficient. Ispaghula husk works by increasing the bulk of your stools, which encourages your bowels to move the stools through your digestive system, which in turn relieves constipation.The product should be taken during the day at least ½ to 1 hour before or after intake of other medicine and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep It is important to drink plenty while you are taking ispaghula husk. You should aim to drink at least two litres (about 8-10 cups) of fluid per day. Most sorts of drink will do, but as a start, try just drinking a glass of water 3-4 times a day in addition to what you normally drink. Children aged 6 to 12 years: Take half to one level 5 ml spoonful depending on size and age, morning and evening, preferably after meals. Insulin - if you are diabetic and use insulin, you may need to reduce your dose of insulin if you take Fybogel Orange with meals.

When taken with inadequate fluid amounts, bulk forming agents can cause obstruction of the throat and oesophagus with choking and intestinal obstruction. Symptoms can be chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing. Children aged 6 to 12 years: Half to one level 5 ml spoonful, depending on age and size, morning and evening If ingesting any medication, please wait one hour before taking Ispaghula Husk Orange. Women who are pregnant or lactating need to consult a doctor before taking Ispaghula Husk Orange. Contains a source of Phenylalanine. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Consult your doctor if you have or have had bowel obstruction, diabetes, severe stomach pain for several hours with vomiting, difficulty in swallowing or breathing or any other throat problems. Consult your doctor if you are under medical supervision or are allergic to any of the ingredients listed below. If you experience any ill effects following use of this product, please discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. Suitable for vegetarians.Children aged under six years (only on the advice of a doctor): Half to one level 5ml spoonful of granules (depending on child's size and age) dissolved in a glass of water after breakfast and evening meals. If you forget to take a dose, do not worry, just take the next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose. Can ispaghula husk cause problems? If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take as directed above, one to three times a day. Please ensure a minimum of 6-8 glasses of water are consumed daily when increasing dietary fibre.