Dosage ; 1 Satchet TID
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fybogel orange | Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. | Reckitt Benckiser (EA) Ltd. | 30 | Powder | KES 500.00+VAT | ||
| Fybogel orange | Reckitt Benckiser Ltd. | eckitt Benckiser (EA) Ltd. | 10 | Powder | KES 535 | ||
| Igol | Raptakos, Brett & Co. Ltd. | Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 | Powder | KES 355 |
Ispaghula husk More info |
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| Drug Indication | Constipation, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hypercholesterolaemia, haemorrhoids and anal fissure. |
| Precautions | Take adequate fluids to avoid large bowel obstruction, elderly and debilitated. |
| Contra-Indications | Abdominal pain of unknown origin, intestinal obstruction, colonic atony, faecal impaction. |
| Side Effects | GI obstruction, faecal impaction, and flatulence. |
| Special Information | Psyllium is a hydrophilic mucilloid, a nonproteinaceous gum composed of a mixture of polysaccharides. It is derived from the seeds or husk of the plant, Plantago ovata (ispaghula). |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON ALIMENTARY SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Other laxatives |