Metamucil - Metamucil is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. Metamucil works by absorbing liquid in the intestines and swelling to create a softer, bulky stool that is easier to pass.
Metamucil is used to treat occasional constipation or bowel irregularity. Metamucil may also be used to treat diarrhea and may help lower cholesterol when used together with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
Metamucil may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Used for: Treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Metamucil is a fiber laxative. It works by absorbing water and swelling in the intestines. This helps the stool form the bulk necessary to be easily passed.
Ispaghula husk helps to relieve constipation and maintain regularity. Ispaghula husk belongs to a group of medicines called bulk-forming laxatives. These laxatives work by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and easier to pass. Ispaghula husk is also used as an adjunct to a fat-lowering diet for mild to moderate hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood).
Management of chronic constipation, in irritable bowel syndrome, as adjunctive therapy in diverticular disease and constipation caused by antacid administration in duodenal ulcer ; in the bowel management of patients with haemorrhoids ; constipation during pregnancy, convalescence and senility.
Indications: constipation, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Indications: constipation, diarrhoea
Indications: constipation, diverticular disease, irritable colon
Symptomatic treatment of constipation.
Chronic constipationPrevention of constipation in episiotomy patientsPainful thrombosis hemorrhoidsFissure or perineal abscessAnorectal strictureConstipation due to spastic or irritable colonHypercholesterolemia Loss of appetite