Ispaghula Husk Orange Drink Sachets, Pack of 30

Product Information

You may wish to include some foods in your diet that contain sorbitol. Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar. It is not digested very well and draws water into your bowel which has an effect of softening stools. Fruits (and their juices) that have a high sorbitol content include apples, apricots, gooseberries, grapes (and raisins), peaches, pears, plums, prunes, raspberries and strawberries. 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. 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. Do not take without water. This product should be taken at least 30 mins before or after taking other medicines and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep. Some people may have a mild allergic reaction to Fybogel, for example a runny nose, or itchy eyes or skin. If you think you're allergic to Fybogel stop taking it and get advice from your pharmacist or doctor.

If abdominal pain occurs or in cases of any irregularity of faeces, the use of psyllium seed should be discontinued and medical advice must be sought. You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling.

Serious side effects

You take a dose twice a day - after breakfast and after your evening meal. Don't take it immediately before going to bed. 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 Medicines and their possible side effects can affect people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that may be associated with Fybogel. Just because a side effect is stated here doesn't mean that all people taking Fybogel will experience that or any side effect. Sometimes it may take a few days before you feel the full benefit from a bulk-forming laxative such as ispaghula husk. However, if after several days you do not feel your symptoms are improving, or if they get worse, speak with your doctor.

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. Do not take more than directed, if you accidently take more than you should, drink plenty of water. medicines for thyroid problems - your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking You must take each each dose of Fybogel granules mixed into a full glass of water. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids while you're taking it. 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.

Other side effects

Flatulence, abdominal distension, intestinal obstruction, oesophageal obstruction, faecal impaction 3 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. 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

Each dose of Fybogel granules must be stirred into a glass containing at least 150ml water. Drink it all as soon as the fizzing dies down and all the granules have dissolved. Try to eat a balanced diet containing high-fibre foods such as wholemeal and whole-grain breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, brown rice and wholemeal pasta. If you are not used to a high-fibre diet, it may be best to increase the amount of fibre you eat gradually. Take care to avoid inhaling the powder when you're preparing the medicine. Breathing in the powder can lead to allergic reactions.The product should not be taken dry and should always be taken mixed with fluid (5 fluid ounces or 150 mL of water or other liquid per sachet). If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. If there have been no bowel movements after 3 days of treatment a doctor or healthcare professional should be consulted. (See section 4.4 'Special warnings and precautions for use') you're breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you're choking or gasping for air) If symptoms persist longer than 3 days, the patient should consult a doctor or healthcare professional.

Try to eat a balanced diet containing high-fibre foods such as wholemeal and wholegrain breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, brown rice and wholemeal pasta. If you are not used to a high-fibre diet, it may be best to increase the amount of fibre you eat gradually. 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).

Taking Fybogel with irritable bowel syndrome remedies

It can take a few days of taking Fybogel for your bowel movement to be improved. Who can and can't take Fybogel? 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.