Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30

Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30 offers a straightforward solution for common digestive discomforts. Containing the active substance Ispaghula Husk, derived from the Plantago ovata plant, it works naturally with your body to increase the bulk of your stools. This action encourages your bowels to move more efficiently, gently relieving constipation without straining or discomfort.

How Ispaghula Husk Works

As a natural bulk forming laxative, Ispaghula Husk absorbs water in your digestive system, forming a soft, bulky gel. This increased bulk stimulates the natural muscle contractions in the bowel, aiding the passage of stools. This gentle, natural process helps to restore and maintain regularity.

More Than Just Constipation Relief

While primarily known for relieving constipation, Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30 is also versatile:

• Diarrhoea: It can help regulate bowel function by absorbing excess water, making stools firmer.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It helps maintain normal bowel function, reducing symptoms like irregular bowel movements.
• Haemorrhoids (Piles): By softening stools, it makes bowel movements easier and less painful, which is beneficial for those suffering from haemorrhoids.
• Long-term Bowel Disorders: It can assist in regulating the passage of food for conditions such as diverticular disease and ulcerative colitis, and post-bowel surgery.
• Pregnancy-related Constipation: It's a suitable option for managing constipation during pregnancy, providing a gentle way to increase dietary fibre.

Adding this ispaghula husk fibre supplement to your routine is an easy and effective way to support your digestive health, especially when dietary fibre intake is insufficient. Its pleasant orange flavour makes it a palatable choice.

Mix one sachet of Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30 in approximately 150ml (quarter pint) of cool water, stir briskly and drink immediately. Follow with an additional glass of liquid.

Dosage:

• Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: Take one sachet in the morning and one in the evening, preferably after meals.
• 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.
• Children under 6 years: Not recommended for children under 6 years of age unless advised by a doctor or healthcare professional experienced in the management of constipation in children. Check the label carefully for the correct dose for your child's age.

Important Advice:

• Ensure a minimum of 6-8 glasses of water are consumed daily when increasing dietary fibre. Aim to drink at least two litres (about 8-10 cups) of fluid per day.
• This product should be taken at least 30 minutes before or after taking other medicines and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep.
• Sometimes it may take a few days before you feel the full benefit. If symptoms do not improve or worsen after several days, speak with your doctor.
• Try to eat a balanced diet with high-fibre foods (wholemeal, fruits, vegetables) and gradually increase fibre if not used to it.
• Regular daily exercise helps keep your digestive system moving.
• Reduce or avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks as they can worsen constipation by causing dehydration.
• Consider including foods with sorbitol (apples, apricots, prunes, etc.) to help soften stools.

Before taking Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30, consult your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You find it difficult to swallow.
• You suspect a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction).
• You have a weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony).
• You have naturally slow gut motility.
• You have an undiagnosed rectal bleeding or are unable to pass stools after using laxatives.
• Your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
• You have phenylketonuria (PKU), as this product contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine).
• You are pregnant or breast-feeding. (Ispaghula Husk may be used, but inform your doctor/pharmacist.)
• You are taking other medicines, especially those that may cause constipation (e.g., codeine or morphine), insulin (dose may need reduction with meals), or thyroid hormones (dose may need adjustment).
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to Ispaghula Husk or any other ingredients.

Special Care:

• If not taken with enough liquid, it can cause chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.
• Elderly and debilitated patients may require medical supervision.
• Healthcare workers or caregivers should be aware of possible allergic sensitisation due to inhalation.

Possible Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Ispaghula Husk Orange Pack of 30 can cause side effects, though not everyone experiences them. These usually improve as your body adjusts:

• Flatulence (excess wind)
• Bloating
• Abdominal discomfort

Allergic reactions are possible, with symptoms including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, skin rash, itching, red or itchy eyes, runny or blocked nose. If these or any other symptoms occur, immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist. You can report side effects directly via www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Storage:

• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store below 30°C in a dry place. Do not use after the expiry date on the carton.

Each single dose sachet contains 3.5g Ispaghula Husk (Plantago ovata).

Other ingredients are:

• Pregelatinsed starch
• Citric acid monohydrate
• Natural flavouring
• Sweetener (Aspartame)
• Colour (Beta-carotene)

Suitable for vegetarians.