Fybogel Hi-Fibre is an easy and convenient way to increase fibre in your diet which can help your digestive system to work more efficiently and gently relieve constipation. It works naturally with your body and takes care of constipation without straining, discomfort, or unnatural urgency, helping to restore and maintain regularity. This product can also be used to help maintain normal bowel function if you suffer from hemorrhoids.
Why is fiber important: There is strong evidence that eating plenty of fiber is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer. A diet rich in fiber can also help digestion and prevent constipation. Fibre bulks up stools and makes them softer, therefore, easier to pass, which makes waste move through the digestive tract more quickly.
Research has increasingly shown how important bacteria are to our health and it has been suggested that a fibre-rich diet can help increase the good bacteria in our gut.
How does Fybogel work:-Fybogel can be used whenever increased fiber is needed in your diet to relieve constipation, including constipation during pregnancy. It can also be used to help maintain normal bowel function if you suffer from hemorrhoids. Fybogel contains the active ingredient- Ispaghula Husk which helps to relieve constipation by increasing fecal mass which stimulates the passing of stools.
Can you take this product with other medicines:-Do NOT take this medicine if you are taking other medicines which may cause constipation (e.g. codeine or morphine).
Do NOT take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange within 30 min to an hour before or after the following medicines:
Insulin – If you are diabetic and use insulin, you may need to reduce your dose of insulin, if you take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange with meals
Medicines for thyroid problems – Your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking
Take care if you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder) as this product contains aspartame which is a source of phenylalanine.
How to take Fybogel: This product is for oral use. Always take this medicine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as described by your doctor or pharmacist.
Fill a glass with approximately 240ml of cold water. Pour in the required amount (see dosage). Stir well and drink straight away, preferably after meals.
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: Take one sachet in the morning and one in the evening preferably after meals.
Children aged 6 – 12 years: Take half to 1 level 5ml 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
Warnings: Do NOT take this product without water. This product should be taken at least 30 mins before or after taking other medicines and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep.
When NOT to take this product: Do NOT take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if:
You have a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than two weeks.
You are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction, fecal impaction)
If you have a weakness in the bowel wall
The speed at which material moves through your gut has always been slow (naturally occurring reduced gut motility)
You have difficulty swallowing or any throat problems
Seek advice from your doctor or a pharmacist if
You are suffering from undiagnosed rectal bleeding and are unable to pass stools following the use of laxatives
Your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.