Nutripur IntesFib Powder 200 Grams Unflavoured

Nutripur IntesFib Powder 200 Grams - Unflavoured:

An excellent source of dietary fibre for the maintenance of good health. Provides gentle relief from occasional constipation. Lowers cholesterol levels in those with high cholesterol.

Ingredients: 

Non-medicinal ingredients: Hibiscus.

Suggested Dose:

Adults : 12 years and over: Take 1 teaspoon (8.4 g) 1-2 times daily.

Children : 6-12 years old: Take ½ a teaspoon (4.2 g) 1-2 times daily.

Children : 2-6 years old: Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.

For each gram of psyllium, mix with 30 ml of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice or similar aqueous beverage). Stir briskly and drink immediately. Maintain adequate fluid intake.

Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Laxative effect observed 12-24 hours after first dose, and may take 2-3 days.

Optional: Take during the day (not immediately prior to bedtime). For cholesterol lowering effects, take 1 teaspoon two times daily.

Recommended duration of use:

A minimum duration of use of 8 weeks is required before beneficial effects on cholesterol take place.

Cautions :Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use 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). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder. Consult a healthcare practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing. Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate. 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 are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder.