Fybogel Orange is a high fibre drink containing the active ingredient Ispaghula Husk. It increases fibre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and relieve constipation, helping to restore and maintain regularity. It should be used for patients requiring a high fibre regime for use in the relief of constipation. Fybogel Orange 10s are available in both Grocery and Pharmacy channels our Fybogel Orange 30s is available in Pharmacy only.
Relieves constipation and helps maintain regularity
Usually acts within 12-24 hours.
Available in: 10s and 30s
Sugar free and Gluten free
Where to buy
Ingredients
Each single dose sachet contains 3.5g Ispaghula Husk as the active ingredient. The other ingredients are Potassium hydrogen carbonate, Sodium hydrogen carbonate , Citric acid anhydrous , beta carotene 10% CWS/S (E160a) (contains: Beta Carotene, All-rac-alpha-tocopherol, refined maize oil, maize starch and modified food starch) Riboflavin sodium phosphate, Aspartame (E951), Orange flavour, Saccharin Sodium, Silica colloidal anhydrous, and Polysorbate 80.
How to use
- For oral use only
- Fill a glass with approximately 240ml (8 fluid ounces) of cold water. Pour the required granules (see dosage below). Stir well and drink immediately.
- When preparing the product for administration it is important to try to avoid inhaling the powder.
- Do not take Fybogel Orange without water.
- Adequate fluid intake should be maintained.
- If there have been no bowel movements after 3 days of treatment, a doctor should be consulted.
- Fybogel Orange should be taken during the day at least ½ hour to 1 hour before or after taking other medicines and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep. The effects start 12-24 hours later.
Dosage:
- ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS OLD: One sachet dissolved in 240ml (8 fluid ounces) of water each morning and evening, preferably after meals.
- CHILDREN 6 to 12 YEARS: Half to one 5ml spoonful of granules dissolved in 240ml (8 fluid ounces) of water, depending on age and size, morning and evening.
- CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS: The use in children is not recommended.
For a full list of usage instructions, see the information leaflet.
Warnings
What you need to know before you use Fybogel Orange
Do not take if:
- You are allergic to plantago ovata seeds or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- You are suffering from blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction)
- You are suffering from muscle weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony)
- The speed in which material moves through your gut has always been slow (naturally occurring reduced gut motility).
- You are suffering from phenylketonuria, contains aspartame (E951) a source of phenylalanine
- You have a sudden change in bowel habit that lasts more than 2 weeks
- You have undiagnosed rectal bleeding and are not able to defecate following the use of a laxative
- You have difficulty in swallowing or any throat problems
Warnings and precautions:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fybogel Orange:
- If you experience allergic reactions from exposure to the product, exposure to the product should be stopped immediately.
- If you are an individual with continued occupational contact to powder of Plantago ovata seeds (e.g. healthcare workers, caregivers) allergic sensitisation may occur due to inhalation. This can lead to hypersensitivity reactions.
- If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting as these symptoms can be signs of potential or existing intestinal blockage.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Fybogel Orange may be used during pregnancy if necessary and if change of nutrition is not successful. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Fybogel Orange during pregnancy.
For a full list of warnings, see the information leaflet.
More Products from Fybogel
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Use for: Constipation relief and helps maintain regularity
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Can be taken for 14 days*
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Suitable for
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Adults and children over 12 years of age (see product label for full dosage instructions)
Useful Advice
Breaking the Cycle of Constipation
Needing to flush away that feeling of constipation? Click to read about what you can do to help, as well as spotting the signs of constipation in your stools.
What Causes Constipation?
Constipation can have many causes and sometimes, there’s no single or obvious cause. This article outlines some of the most common causes, from both a lifestyle and medical perspective.
What are effective ways to relieve constipation?
You can ease your symptoms at home by changing your diet and lifestyle. It’s okay to make small changes, even if you’re pregnant. You may notice an improvement in a few days, but it can take a few weeks.
