Lite 3.5 gm/sachet (Effervescent Powder)
3.5 gm sachet: ৳ 8.00 (12's pack: ৳ 96.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ispaghula husk psyllium |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Constipation
- Raised levels of cholesterol
- Hemorrhoids or piles
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Reduces blood glucose level
Active Ingredient
Psyllium husk
Composition
3.5 gm Psyllium husk per spoonful
Formulation
Forms thick gel when mixed with water
Usability
- Relieves constipation
- Regularizes bowel
Suitable for
- Patients with anal fissures
- Patients with colon cancer
- Post anal and rectal surgery patients
- Pregnant women
Laxative Type
Mild laxative
Fiber Content
80% soluble fibre
Chemical Ingredient
Mucilage
Effectiveness
- Soothing effects on gastric and intestinal mucosa
- Lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL)
- Reduces blood glucose
Suitable for Patients
- Obese patients
- Diabetic patients
Dosage
- Usual Dose: 1-3 spoonfuls daily or as per doctor's advice
- Adults and children over 12 years: 1-2 spoonfuls with water daily or as per doctor's advice
- Children 6 to 12 years: 1/2 to 1 spoonful with water daily or as per doctor's advice
- Interaction: None significant observed with other medicine
Administration
- Take one spoonful with the provided spoon
- Put husk into an empty glass
- Fill the glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass)
- Stir and drink immediately
- Additional glass of water is advised after consumption
Contraindications
Patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel
Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Abdominal distension
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
Therapeutic Class
- Bulk-forming laxatives
- Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, Keep out of reach of children