Fiborex-G 3.5 gm/5.4 gm (Effervescent Powder)
130 gm container: ৳ 380.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ispaghula husk psyllium |
| Company | Radius pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Constipation
- Raised levels of cholesterol
- Hemorrhoids or piles
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Reduces blood glucose level
- Provides easy bowel movement with smooth stool
- Desirable in patients with anal fissures
- Desirable in patients with colon cancer
- Desirable in patients post anal & rectal surgery
- Desirable in pregnant patients
Composition
- Each spoonful contains 3.5 gm Psyllium husk as an active ingredient
- Psyllium husk forms a thick gel when mixed with water
Description
- Psyllium Husk contains 80% soluble fibre
- Main chemical ingredient is mucilage
- Useful in chronic constipation
- Useful in piles or hemorrhoids
- Useful in colon cancer
- Soothing effects on the gastric & intestinal mucosa
- Effective in gastric irritation and ulceration
- Lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL)
- Reduces blood glucose level
- Suitable for obese & diabetic patients
Dosage
- Usual dose: 1 spoonful 1-3 times daily or as per doctor's advice
- Adults and children over 12 years: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice
- Children 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 spoonful with water depending on age and size, in the morning and at bedtime or as per doctor's advice
- Children below 6 years: Not recommended except as directed by the physician
- An additional glass of water is helpful after taking this gel
Administration
- Take one spoonful with the provided spoon
- Put this husk into an empty glass
- Fill glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass) stir & drink immediately
Interaction
- No significant interaction has been observed with other medicine
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction
- Contraindicated in patients threatening obstruction of the bowel
Side Effects
- Flatulence
- Abdominal distension
- Gastro-intestinal obstruction
Therapeutic Class
- Bulk-forming laxatives
- Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep out of reach of children