Egul – Ispaghula Husk [Psyllium]21

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3.5 gm/5.4 gm Effervescent Powder Bulk-forming laxatives, Herbal and Nutraceuticals
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This medicine helps relieve constipation by making stools softer and easier to pass. It's also used to manage high cholesterol, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and can help lower blood sugar. It is considered safe and helpful for bowel movement during pregnancy and is generally considered safe during breastfeeding.

Indications

Ispaghula Husk effervescent powder is indicated in-
  • Constipation
  • Raised levels of cholesterol
  • Hemorrhoids or piles
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Reduces blood glucose level
Ispaghula Husk also provides easy bowel movement with smooth stool. So, it is desirable in patients with anal fissures, colon cancer, post anal & rectal surgery and during pregnancy.

Composition

Each spoonful contains 3.5 gm Psyllium husk as an active ingredient. When the husk is mixed with water it forms a thick gel that helps to relieve constipation & regularize bowel.

Description

Psyllium Husk is a mild laxative & it contains 80% soluble fibre. The main chemical ingredient of Psyllium is mucilage; very useful in chronic constipation, piles or hemorrhoids & colon cancer. It has also soothing effects on the gastric & intestinal mucosa and hence effective in gastric irritation and ulceration. Psyllium also lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL), reduces blood glucose that are 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 or threatening obstruction of the bowel.

Side Effects

Common side effects are flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

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