ISPAGHULA HUSK

Indications: Constipation

Category: Bulk forming Laxative.

 Cautions  Adequate fluid intake should be maintained to avoid intestinal obstruction—it may be necessary to supervise elderly or debilitated patients or those with intestinal narrowing or decreased motility.

Contra-indications: difficulty in swallowing, intestinal obstruction, colonic atony, faecal impaction

Side-effects  Flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction or impaction; hypersensitivity reported

Counseling  Preparations that swell in contact with liquid should always be carefully swallowed with water and should not be taken immediately before going to bed.


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