How to use Fybogel Hi-Fibre Sachets

Each sachet should be stirred into a glass (150 ml) of water and drunk as soon as the fizzing subsides. The medication works best when taken after meals. Do not take it shortly before going to bed.

How long does Fybogel take to work?

Fybogel laxative sachets contain ispaghula husk, which helps your digestive system work more efficiently, and gently relieves constipation. One sachet can be taken in the morning and evening.

You should experience an improvement in your bowel movements within 2-3 working days. If you haven't had a bowel movement after three days of taking Fybogel, you should see your doctor.

Fybogel dosage

Adults and children over 12:

Take 1 sachet in the morning, and another 1 sachet in the evening, or as has been prescribed by your doctor.

Children 6 - 12:

Depending on age and size, take a half teaspoon to one 5ml level spoonful, morning and evening.

Consult your doctor if, after 3 days of treatment, there is no bowel movement.

Fybogel ingredients

The active ingredient contained in Fybogel is 3.5g Ispaghula Husk per sachet.

Fybogel Sachets also contain the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

Aspartame and saccharin sodium sweeteners, potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, polysorbate 80, silica colloidal anhydrous, citric acid and riboflavin sodium phosphate colouring.

Fybogel side effects

Not everyone will experience side effects when they take medication, however if you do they can include:

• You might experience bloating or flatulence during the first few days of treatment because of the increased intake of fibre in your diet. This may lessen as you continue taking the treatment. If these symptoms are worrying you, then reduce the daily amount to 1 sachet a day.
• Consult your pharmacist or doctor if symptoms persist or if you experience other symptoms after taking this product.
• Avoid taking this product without water.
• In case you accidentally take more than recommended, drink plenty of water.
• Avoid taking more than the recommended dosage.
• Avoid using this product after the expiry date indicated on the pack.

If you are concerned about these effects, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Fybogel warnings

Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

If you are allergic to the ingredients or if you are suffering from bowel blockage or muscle weakness of the bowel wall, avoid taking Fybogel.

This product is sweetened with aspartame containing a source of phenylalanine that can be harmful to individuals with phenylketonuria. You should therefore avoid taking Fybogel, if you have phenylketonuria.

Please read all packaging and the Product Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.