Fybogel
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pead this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription. However,you still need to take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange carefully to get the best results from it. j* Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. r Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days. * If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice any side effect not listed in this ! leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
)n this leaflet:
[1. What Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange 3- How to take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange
4. Possible side effects
3. How to store Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange
p. Contents of the pack and other information
I .What Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange is and what it is used for
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange contains the active substance Ispaghula Husk. It is an easy and Convenient way to increase the fibre in your diet helping your digestive system work more efficiently and gently relieving constipation the natural way. As it works naturally with your body, it takes care of constipation without undue straining, discomfort or unnatural urgency, helping to restore and maintain regularity.
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange can be used whenever increased fibre is needed in your diet to Relieve constipation; including constipation during pregnancy. It can also be used to help maintain normal bowel function if you suffer from haemorrhoids (piles).
2. What you need to know before you take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange bo not take if:
\ you are allergic to Ispaghula husk or any of the other ingredients (see section 6)
<• you are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction, faecal ! impaction)
_____j* if you have a weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony)
|r the speed in which material moves through your gut has always been slow (naturally
II occurring reduced gut motility).
^1 “» you are taking any medicines which may cause constipation (e.g. codeine or morphine). Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if:
O™ ' you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder) as this product !j contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
] r your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days, bther medicines and Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange:
you must not take this medicine if you are taking other medicines which may cause constipation (e.g. codeine or morphine).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
[This medicine may be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange contains aspartame
If you have phenylketonuria (an inherited genetic disorder), please note that this product
contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine. .
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3. How to takeTybogelTfi-Tibre Grange
For oral use.
Fill a glass with approximately 150ml ['A pt) cold water. Pour in the required amount (see dosage below). Stir well and drink straight away, bo not take without water.
Adults and children over 12 years:Take one sachet in the morning and one in the [evening, preferably after meals
Children aged 6 to 12 years: Take half to one level 5 ml spoonful depending on size and [age, morning and evening, preferably after meals.
)f symptoms worsen or if there is no bowel movement after 3 days of treatment, consult a doctor.
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If you take more Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange than you should
bo not take more than directed. If you accidentally take more than you should, drink plenty ]of water.
If you forget to take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange
if a dose is missed, do not take a double dose; just carry on with the next recommended [dose.
[4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Due to the increased fibre intake of your diet, you may experience wind (flatulence) and bloating during the first few days of taking Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange.These effects should lessen as you continue treatment. If you find these symptoms highly troublesome, you can [just take one dose for a few days.
If you notice any other side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
[Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any [unwanted side effects via the internet at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
Alternatively you can call Freephone 0808100 3352 (available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Mondays to Fridays) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.
[5. How to store Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
[Store below 30°C in a dry place.
po not use after the expiry date stated on the carton.
6. Contents of the pack and other information What Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange contains
pach single dose sachet contain 3.5 g Ispaghula Husk. Other ingredients are potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, riboflavine sodium phosphate, beta-carotene, [aspartame (E951), orange flavour, saccharin sodium, polysorbate 80 and silica colloidal [anhydrous.
[Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited, Hull, HU8 7DS [Marketing Authorization Number
PL 00063/0064
Fybogel and (J) are trade marks.
Leaflet last revised December 2012
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