Fibrocol Jar Strawberry

Fibrocol Jar Strawberry Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Each spoonful contains 3.5 gm Psyllium husk as an active ingredient. When the husk is mixed with water it forms a thick gel that helps to relieve constipation & regularize bowel.Fibrocol Jar Strawberry is a mild laxative & it contains 80% soluble fibre. The main chemical ingredient of Psyllium is mucilage; very useful in chronic constipation, piles or hemorrhoids & colon cancer. It has also soothing effects on the gastric & intestinal mucosa and hence effective in gastric irritation and ulceration. Psyllium also lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL), reduces blood glucose that are suitable for obese & diabetic patients.

Trade Name Fibrocol Jar Strawberry
Generic Psyllium Husk
Weight 00
Type Granules
Therapeutic Class Bulk-forming laxatives
Manufacturer Biogenics Pakistan (pvt) Ltd,
Available Country Pakistan
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Fibrocol Jar Strawberry
Fibrocol Jar Strawberry

Uses

Fibrocol Jar Strawberry is used for-

  • Constipation
  • Raised levels of cholesterol
  • Hemorrhoids or piles
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Reduces blood glucose level
Psyllium also provides easy bowel movement with smooth stool. So, it is desirable in patients with anal fissures, colon cancer, post anal & rectal surgery and during pregnancy.

Dosage

Fibrocol Jar Strawberry dosage

Usual dose: 1 spoonful 1-3 times daily or as per doctor's advice.

Adults and children over 12 years: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice.

Children 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 spoonful with water depending on age and size, in the morning and at bedtime or as per doctor's advice.

Children below 6 years: Not recommended except as directed by the physician.

An additional glass of water is helpful after taking this gel.

  • Take one spoonful with the provided spoon.
  • Put this husk into an empty glass.
  • Fill glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass) stir & drink immediately.

Side Effects

Common side effects are flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction.

Interaction

No significant interaction has been observed with other medicine.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel.

Storage Condition

Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

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*** Taking medicines without doctor's advice can cause long-term problems.
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