Fybogel Orange contains the active substance Ispaghula Husk. It is an easy and convenient way to increase the bre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently relieving constipation the natural way. As it works naturally with your body, it takes care of constipation without undue straining, discomfort or unnatural urgency, helping to restore and maintain regularity. Fybogel Orange can be used whenever increased bre 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 haemorrhoids (piles).

For Oral use. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Fill a glass with approximately 240ml cold water. Pour in the required amount (see dosage below). Stir well and drink straight away, preferably after meals.

Do not take 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.

Adults and children over 12 years: Take one sachet in the morning and one in the evening, preferably after meals. Children aged 6 to 12 years: Take half to one level 5 ml 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. If symptoms worsen or if there is no bowel movement after 3 days of treatment, consult a doctor. If you take more Fybogel Orange than you should Do not take more than directed, if you accidently take more than you should, drink plenty of water. If you forget to take Fybogel Orange If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose; just carry on with the next recommended dose.

Do not take if:

• You are allergic to Ispaghula husk or any of the other ingredients (see product information )
• You have a sudden change in bowel habit that has persisted for more than two weeks
• You are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction)
• If you have a 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 have difficulty in swallowing or any throat problems Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if: • You have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder) as this product contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
• You are suffering from an undiagnosed rectal bleeding and unable to pass stools following the use of laxatives.
• Your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days
• You have difficulty in swallowing or any throat problems. Take special care:
• If you are a healthcare worker or care giver as allergic sensitisation may occur due to inhalation •
• If not taken with enough liquid, can cause chest pain, vomiting or difficulty swallowing
• Elderly and debilitated (weak) patients may require medical supervision

Other medicines and Fybogel Orange:

• You must not take this medicine if you are taking other medicines which may cause constipation (e.g. codeine or morphine). Do not take Fybogel Orange within ½ to 1 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 Orange with meals.
• medicines for thyroid problems – your doctor may need to change the dose of the thyroid hormones you are taking.

Each single dose sachet contains 3.5g Ispaghula Husk. Other ingredients are potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, ribo
avin sodium phosphate, beta-carotene, aspartame (E951), orange
avour, saccharin sodium, polysorbate 80 and silica colloidal anhydrous