Gutclear IG Powder 180gm
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ispaghula Husk 3.5 gm+Lactitol 10 gm
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT GUTCLEAR IG POWDERGUTCLEAR IG 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 manage 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 management with GUTCLEAR IG 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 GUTCLEAR IG 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 GUTCLEAR IG POWDER, inform your doctor if you have nausea and planning to undergo diathermy (electrically induced heat). GUTCLEAR IG POWDER should be used with caution in first trimester of pregnancy and in breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. GUTCLEAR IG POWDER should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF GUTCLEAR IG POWDER Manage chronic idiopathic constipation in adults
How It Works
GUTCLEAR IG POWDER helps to manage 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.
Directions for Use
Take GUTCLEAR IG POWDER as advised by your physician. Pour GUTCLEAR IG 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.
Side Effects
taking GUTCLEAR IG 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. USES OF GUTCLEAR IG POWDER Manage chronic idiopathic constipation in adults HOW GUTCLEAR IG POWDER WORKSGUTCLEAR IG POWDER helps to manage 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. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake GUTCLEAR IG POWDER as advised by your physician. Pour GUTCLEAR IG 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. SIDE EFFECTS OF GUTCLEAR IG POWDERCOMMON swelling of the abdomen due to gas flatulence abdominal pain, cramps diarrhoea feeling full UNCOMMON borborygmi (a rumbling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines) nausea anal itching RARE vomiting
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYGUTCLEAR IG POWDER should be used with caution during the first trimester of pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGGUTCLEAR IG POWDER should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take GUTCLEAR IG POWDER if you are allergic to Ispaghula or Lactitol. OTHERSGUTCLEAR IG POWDER is not recommended for use if you have: appendicitis (inflammation of appendix) intestinal obstruction lesion of the gastrointestinal tract unexplained abdominal pain or bleeding galactosemia (disturbed absorption of galactose) faecal impaction undergone ileostomy or colostomy lack of muscle tone in the colon Before taking GUTCLEAR IG POWDER inform your doctor if you have: intestinal narrowing or decreased motility nausea to undergo diathermy (electrically induced heat) Use in geriatrics: GUTCLEAR IG POWDER should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years and above). Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before taking GUTCLEAR IG POWDER inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these medicines: thiazide diuretics (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, indapamide corticosteroids (medicines used to manage inflammation) Ex. cortisone, prednisone, prednisolone carbenoxolone (used to manage acid peptic disease) amphotericin B (used to manage serious and potentially life-threatening fungal infections) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of GUTCLEAR IG POWDER, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptom of GUTCLEAR IG POWDER is diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ispaghula, Lactitol Pharmacological Category : Bulk-forming laxative, Cathartic Therapeutic Indication : Chronic idiopathic constipation Dosage Forms : Granules, Oral powder, Powder, Sachet MORE INFORMATION Keep GUTCLEAR IG POWDER out of reach of children Store below 30°C
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
21 Dec 2022