Ispaghula husk
Also sold as: Fybogel, Metamucil
No prescription neededConstipation (laxatives)
Comes as:PowderSachet
Also sold as: Fybogel, Metamucil
Usual adult dose: one sachet (3.5 g) or 1 to 2 level teaspoons stirred into a full glass of water, 1 to 3 times a day. Drink it at once and drink plenty of fluids during the day. Do not take just before lying down.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
Medicines that can react with this one.
Fibre may reduce digoxin absorption; separate the doses.
Fibre can reduce absorption; take levothyroxine at least 1 hour before.