Patient Information Leaflet

Fybogel Lemon

Fybogel Lemon high fibre drink 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. Fybogel Lemon works naturally with your body to treat constipation without undue straining, discomfort or unnatural urgency, so helping to restore and maintain regularity. Fybogel Lemon comes in packs of either 10 or 30 sachets.

What is this product?

Each single dose sachet of granules contains 3.5g Ispaghula Husk BP in an lemon flavoured base containing aspartame and saccharin sodium sweeteners, potassium bicarbonate, curcumin colour, sodium bicarbonate, polysorbate 80, silica colloidal anhydrous and citric acid. Fybogel Lemon is sugar free and gluten free.

Why should I take Fybogel Lemon?

A lack of fibre in the diet is one of the main causes of bowel irregularity. Fybogel Lemon is high in natural fibre which will help you to restore and maintain your body's regularity. Fybogel Lemon is also recommended wherever increased fibre is needed in your diet to help relieve constipation - this includes constipation during pregnancy. It is also recommended to help maintain a normal bowel function among patients suffering from any of the following conditions:

• irritable bowel syndrome
• colostomy or ileostomy
• haemorrhoids (piles)
• anal fissure
• persistent diarrhea associated with diverticular disease
• ulcerative colitis.

DO NOT TAKE FYBOGEL LEMON IF:

• Your doctor has told you that you are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction) or muscle weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony).
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Your doctor has told you that you have phenylketonuria, because the product is sweetened with aspartame, which contains a source of phenylalanine. This may be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.

What side-effects may occur?

Due to the increased fibre intake of your diet you may experience flatulence or bloating during the first few days of taking Fybogel Lemon. These effects should lessen as you continue to take Fybogel Lemon. If you find these symptoms particularly troublesome you can take just one dose of Fybogel Lemon for a few days. If you have any other symptoms after taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

How to prepare Fybogel Lemon drink

Fill a glass with approximately 150ml (quarter pint) of cold water. Pour in the required amount (see dosage below). Stir well and drink straight away, preferably after meals.