OPTIFIBER POWDER is a combination of Ispaghula and Lactitol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bulk-forming laxatives and Cathartics respectively. It is used in adults to treat chronic idiopathic constipation which is an ongoing functional bowel disorder that occurs without any known cause or identified underlying illness.
It is thought to occur due to due to neurological, psychological or psychosomatic factors which is generally characterized by symptoms such as difficulty in passing stools, hard or lumpy stools, straining when defecating, feeling of incomplete evacuation after completion, and abdominal pain.
Along treatment with OPTIFIBER POWDER, your doctor might ask you to make some lifestyle changes such as consuming a high-fibre diet, adequate fluid intake or doing physical activity.
Avoid taking OPTIFIBER POWDER, if you have appendicitis (inflammation of appendix), intestinal obstruction, lesion in gastrointestinal tract, unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding, galactosemia (disturbed absorption of galactose), faecal impaction and lack of muscle tone in the colon.
Before taking OPTIFIBER POWDER, inform your doctor if you have nausea and planning to undergo diathermy (electrically induced heat). OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution in first trimester of pregnancy and in breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor.
OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
The most common side effects of taking OPTIFIBER POWDER are swelling of the abdomen due to gas, flatulence, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhoea or feeling full. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
OPTIFIBER POWDER helps to treat chronic idiopathic constipation, where Ispaghula facilitates easy passing of stools by increasing the water content and softening the stool through slow movement in small intestine and Lactitol helps in loosening the stools by drawing more water in the small intestine (hyperosmotic effect) which facilitates bowel movements thus reducing strain while passing stools.
Take OPTIFIBER POWDER as advised by your physician. Pour OPTIFIBER POWDER to a glass of water and stir briskly and consume the contents immediately which should be followed up with a glass of water. Maintain fluid intake adequately. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Nausea:
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily, fried and spicy foods. Do not perform any strenuous activities immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Flatulence:
Eat smaller and frequent meals. Eat and drink slowly and exercise regularly. If it does not improve, consult your doctor.
Diarrhea:
Drink lot of fluids such as water, squash or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhea without consulting your doctor.
Stomach pain:
Rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Do not self-treat on your own and consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve on its own.
OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Do not take OPTIFIBER POWDER if you are allergic to Ispaghula or Lactitol.
OPTIFIBER POWDER is not recommended for use if you have:
Before taking OPTIFIBER POWDER inform your doctor if you have:
Use in geriatrics:
OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
A. Drug – Drug Interactions:
Before taking OPTIFIBER POWDER inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines:
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of OPTIFIBER POWDER, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptom of OPTIFIBER POWDER is diarrhoea.
Drug | : | Ispaghula, Lactitol |
Pharmacological Category | : | Bulk-forming laxative, Cathartic |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Chronic idiopathic constipation |
Dosage Forms | : | Granules, Oral powder, Powder, Sachet |
What is OPTIFIBER POWDER used for?
OPTIFIBER POWDER is a combination of Ispaghula and Lactitol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bulk-forming laxatives and Cathartics respectively, which is used in adults to treat chronic idiopathic constipation.
Does OPTIFIBER POWDER cause diarrhoea?
OPTIFIBER POWDER may cause diarrhoea if taken in much higher doses. Consume fibre rich food and drink lot of fluid if you have diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if it doesn’t improve and do not take any medicine on your own for treating diarrhea.
Is OPTIFIBER POWDER safe to use for long term?
Prolonged use of OPTIFIBER POWDER should be avoided, unless advised by your doctor. Chronic constipation should be treated by some lifestyle changes such as consuming high-fibre diet, adequate fluid intake or physical activity.
Can OPTIFIBER POWDER be taken by pregnant or breast-feeding women?
OPTIFIBER POWDER should be used with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy and in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking OPTIFIBER POWDER.
How does OPTIFIBER POWDER work?
OPTIFIBER POWDER helps to treat chronic idiopathic constipation, where Ispaghula facilitates easy passing of stools by increasing the water content and softening the stool through slow movement in small intestine and Lactitol helps in loosening the stools by drawing more water in the small intestine (hyperosmotic effect) which facilitates bowel movements thus reducing strain while passing stools.
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