Fybogel Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ispaghula husk

Indications/Uses

Relief of constipation eg, constipation in pregnancy & maintenance of regularity. Bowel function management in patients w/ colostomy, ileostomy, haemorrhoids, anal fissure, chronic diarrhoea associated w/ diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome & ulcerative colitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, childn ≥12 yr 1 sachet bd. Childn 6-12 yr 2.5-5 mL bd, <6 yr Taken only when prescribed by physician.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Best taken after meals during the day at least 30 min-1 hr before or after intake of other medicines. Stir the required amount into a glass of cold water (150 mL) & drink immediately. Do not take w/o water. Do not take immediately before going to sleep.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Intestinal obstruction, colonic atony eg, senile megacolon. Sudden change in bowel habit that has persisted >2 wk. Undiagnosed rectal bleeding & failure to defecate following laxative use.

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Special Precautions

Not to be given in patients w/ phenylketonuria.

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal distention & flatulence.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AC01 - ispaghula (psylla seeds) ; Belongs to the class of bulk-producing laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fybogel powd for oral susp 3.5 g

Packing/Price

(orange) 10 × 1's

Fybogel

ispaghula husk

Manufacturer:

RB (Health)

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma