ThIs medIcIne contaIns Ispaghula husk whIch Is a bulkIng agent. ThIs means that when It Is taken wIth water It Increases the sIze of the faeces (stools) and helps solId waste to pass through the body. Ispaghula Husk sachets are used to treat constIpatIon and In condItIons where It Is better for the patIent to have soft stools. They are also used for patIents who requIre a hIgh fIbre dIet
Psyllium Fiber & Senna Extract has documented laxative effect for Psyllium or Ispaghula husk powder (Plantago ovata) and standardized Senna extract (Cassia angustifolia). When one spoonful of powder is mixed with water it forms an orange colored and flavored drink. Psyllium (bulk-forming laxative) contains mucilage and Senna extract (stimulant laxative) contains hydroxyanthracene glycosides (as Sennoside B) that helps to relieve constipation and normalizes bowel action. The additive effect of Psyllium Fiber & Senna Extract is ensured for its combination partners. This special combination preparation accelerates intestinal passage and increases water absorption to increase filling pressure. Psyllium Fiber & Senna Extract helps to reduce pain by easy bowel evacuation with soft stool for patients who are suffering from haemorrhoids (piles), rectal surgery and colon cancer. It has soothing effects on gastric and intestinal mucosa, gastric irritation and ulceration. Psyllium Fiber & Senna Extract helps to maintain serum cholesterol and blood glucose level.
Constipation: Adult: 3.5 g 1-3 times daily. Mix with a full glass of liq. Child: ?12 yr Each level 5-mL spoonful contains 1.75 g: Half to 1 level 5-mL spoonful bid (morning and evening) to be dissolved in water. Mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia: Adult: As adjunct to lipid-lowering diet: 7.5-10 g daily. Mix with a full glass of liq. Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take before meals with a full glass of water.
Chronic use may causes potassium deficiency which may increase the effectiveness of cardiac glycosides and may influence the action of antiarrhythmic drugs. Potassium deficiency can be increased by simultaneous application of thiazide diuretics, corticoadrenal steroids. A reduction of dose of insulin may be necessary for insulin dependent diabetic patients. The absorption of concurrently administered drugs can be delayed.
Pre-existing faecal impaction, intestinal obstruction, natural or drug-induced reduction of gut motility, colonic atony e.g. senile megacolon,Patient with swallowing difficulty. Children.
Abdominal distention, flatulence, GI impaction, GI obstruction, hypersensitivity reactions e.g. rhinitis, conjunctivitis, bronchospasm and anaphylaxia; cutaneous symptoms (e.g. exanthema and/or pruritus).
Pregnancy & Lactation No adverse effects of has been reported in pregnancy & lactation
Overdose may alter electrolyte and water balance.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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