Indication

Relieve symptoms of, irritable bowel syndrome.

Administration

Stir the contents of a sachet into a glass of cold water (approximately 150ml) and drink immediately

Adult Dose

Oral Adults: One sachet in the morning and one in the evening half an hour before a meal. If necessary, an additional sachet may be taken before the midday meal.

Child Dose

Oral Children over 12: One sachet in the morning and one in the evening half an hour before a meal. If necessary, an additional sachet may be taken before the midday meal. Child <12 years: Safety & Efficacy not established.

Contraindication

Allergic to any of the ingredients. Intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction, colonic atony, phenylketonuria.

Mode of Action

Ispaghula husk, which is a natural plant material which is high in fibre. Ispaghula husk increases fibre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently relieve constipation in a natural way helping to restore and maintain regularity. Mebeverine is an antispasmodic drug which relieves spasms and cramps, which occur in the gut causing pain.

Precaution

To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet. To be taken into consideration by patients with reduced kidney function or patients on a controlled potassium diet. Acute porphyria, Elderly, Pregnancy.

Side Effect

Flatulence or bloating, allergic skin reaction including skin rash with itching. Anaphylaxis.