Contents:
Ispaghula husk 3.5g

Indications:
Conditions requiring a high fibre regimen; adjunct in the treatment of haemorrhoids, irritable colon syndrome, diverticular disease and anal fissure.

Dosage:
Adults and Children >12 years: 1 sachet in the morning and evening. Children <12 years: Only when prescribed. Dose: ½-1 level of 5-mL spoonful (or 2.5-5 mL) twice daily, depending on age and size. To be stirred into a glass of water and taken immediately after meals.
There is no indication that dosage should be modified for the elderly.
Should be taken with food. Best taken after meals. Stir the required amount into a glass of cold water (150 mL) & drink immediately. Do not take w/o water.

Person that should avoid taking:
Intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction, colonic atony, phenylketonuria.

Special Precautions:
Should be taken with sufficient fluid to prevent fecal impaction or esophageal obstruction.

Possible side effect:
Flatulence or bloating.