Lactifiber Granules 90gm

s Directions & For Use Side Effects More Information What LACTIFIBER is used for? It is used to, manage constipation manage acute and chronic portal systemic encephalopathy help maintain normal bowel function in people with haemorrhoids (piles) Talk to Doctor Pregnancy & Breast Feeding Children & Adolescents Driving & Using Machines Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: are allergic to Ispaghula and Lactitol or any other ingredients of this medicine have a sudden change in bowel habit that has persisted for more than two weeks are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction, faecal impaction) have a weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony) have naturally occurring reduced gut motility have difficulty in swallowing or any throat problems have phenylketonuria are suffering from an undiagnosed rectal bleeding and unable to pass stools have ileostomy or colostomy If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine LACTIFIBER is not recommended in children below 5 years of age NA Tell your doctor if you are taking: medicines which may cause constipation (e.g. codeine or morphine) medicines used to manage diabetics (e.g. insulin) medicines for thyroid problems antacids other drugs such as thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, carbenoxolone, amphotericin B, neomycin Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you LACTIFIBER is for oral use LACTIFIBER should be taken at least 30 mins before or after taking other medicines and should not be taken immediately before going to sleep Take one sachet in the morning and one in the evening, preferably after meals If you take more LACTIFIBER If you take more LACTIFIBER, talk to your doctor immediately If you forget to take LACTIFIBER If a dose is missed, do not take a double dose, just carry on with the next recommended dose If you stop taking LACTIFIBER Do not stop taking LACTIFIBER without talking to your doctor first Serious Common Uncommon Rare Very Rare Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Ispaghula difficulty in breathing, wheezing or coughing, skin rash, itching red or itchy eyes, runny or blocked nose flatulence or bloating Lactitol abdominal discomforts such as flatulence, pain, cramps or sensation of fullness nausea anal pruritus NA NA NA NA Additional Information Storage NA Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature (15-25ºC) Do not use this medicine after the expiry date