Fiber-X

DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW :A simple way to add psyllium husk powder to your diet in order to maintain intestinal balance.

Promotes the regeneration of the intestinal membrane.

Provides increased absorption of nutrients.

Each capsule contains 650mg of psyllium husk powder.

RECOMMENDED USE OR PURPOSE :Used in Herbal Medicine as a bulk-forming laxative. Used in Herbal Medicine to promote bowel movements by increasing bulk volume and water content. Used in Herbal Medicine to provide gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity.

RECOMMENDED DOSE :Adults. Take 1 scoop twice daily. Effects observed 12-24 hours after first dose and may take 2-3 days. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Warnings: Consult

WARNINGS :Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days, if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide), if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (as these could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oesophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis).

CONTRAINDICATIONS :Do not use if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defaecate following the use of another laxative product. Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing.

KNOWN ADVERSE REACTIONS :Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and/or bloatin.