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Product Details
The main ingredient in Fiber Plus, psyllium seed husks, is one of the most widely used fibers in natural bulk laxatives. Both the psyllium seeds and husks used in Fiber Plus are organic. Fig fruit and prune are also included as sources of antioxidants. Occasional constipation can be caused by stress, dehydration, or diet and lifestyle choices. The prevalence of refined sugars and carbohydrates in the modern diet, combined with the low presence of fiber, is linked to slowed bowel transit time and altered colonic environment. Dietary fiber, the indigestible part of plant foods, enables smooth bowel movements and prevents occasional constipation. Other effects of fiber depend on the type (soluble or insoluble).
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per scoop)
- Psyllium (Plantago ovata, Husk) ....................................................7.65 g
- Psyllium (Plantago ovata, Seed)....................................................1.23 g
- Fig (Ficus carica, Fruit).................................................................226.8 mg
- Prune plum (Prunus domestica, Fruit)..................................226.8 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Apple Flavour, Natural Cinnamon Flavour, Silicon Dioxide, Pectin, Rice Bran, Rebaudioside A.
Suggested Use
Adults: Mix 1 scoop briskly (14.83 g) in 270 mL of water or juice and drink immediately 1-2 times daily. Maintain adequate fluid intake. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Laxative effects observed 12-24 hours after first dose, and may take 2-3 days.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide) or if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (as these could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oesophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis) or after use, if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Do not use if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defaecate following the use of another laxative product and/or if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate or if you have difficulty swallowing. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. To be sure this product is right for you always read and follow the label.