Description:
The active substance is ispaghul (seed coat) dosed at 7 g for a 10 g dose sachet
The other component of its formula is sucrose
DOSAGE:
The usual recommended dosage is 1 sachet before or after each major meal
This drug usually begins to be effective after 2 or 3 days of treatment because of its mechanism of action
It is best to take the contents of the sachet in divided doses, without chewing the granules, each with sufficient water.
It should not be absorbed lying down, nor dry, in order to avoid the granules stagnating in the esophagus
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
This medicine should not be used in case of certain diseases of the intestine and colon, such as rectocolitis, Crohn's disease intestinal obstruction, or in case of abdominal pain or fecal impaction
Spagulax Mucilage pure granules should not be used for more than 8 days without medical advice
Any recent constipation unexplained by a change in lifestyle, or accompanied by pain, fever or swelling of the abdomen should be discussed with your doctor
Chronic (long-term) constipation should not be treated with a stimulant laxative
During pregnancy, Spagulax Pure Mucilage Granules should only be used on the advice of your doctor. If a pregnancy is discovered during treatment, you should consult your doctor, as only he or she can decide whether the treatment should be continued
In general, you should always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine, especially if you are pregnant or breast-feeding