Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange 30 Sachets – Ispaghula Husk 3.5g

Description

Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange is a bulk-forming laxative drink containing 3.5g of ispaghula husk per sachet, taken in water for the relief of constipation (including constipation in pregnancy), the maintenance of regularity and the management of bowel function in people with haemorrhoids, for adults and children aged 6 and over. Pack of 30 orange-flavoured sachets, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Active ingredient	Ispaghula husk 3.5g per sachet (卵叶车前子壳)
Format	Effervescent orange-flavoured granules, stirred into 150ml of water and drunk straight away
Use	Relief of constipation, including in pregnancy; maintenance of regularity; management of bowel function in people with haemorrhoids (piles)
Age	Adults and children aged 6 and over
Dose – adults and children 12+	One sachet morning and evening, preferably after meals
Dose – children 6 to 12	Half to one level 5ml spoonful morning and evening, depending on age and size
Onset	Usually works within 12 to 24 hours
Pack	30 sachets
Storage	Store below 30°C in a dry place

Who it is for

Adults and children aged 6 and over with constipation who need more fibre in their diet.
Pregnant women with constipation, where a change in diet has not been enough.
People with haemorrhoids who want to keep stools soft and avoid straining.

Not suitable for: Children under 6; anyone allergic to ispaghula husk or any ingredient; people with difficulty swallowing or throat problems, a narrowing or blockage anywhere in the gut, faecal impaction, reduced gut movement (colonic atony), or disease of the oesophagus; anyone with a sudden change in bowel habit lasting more than 2 weeks or undiagnosed rectal bleeding. Contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine – not suitable if you have phenylketonuria. Frail or elderly people and people with diabetes or kidney problems (it contains potassium) should use it under medical supervision. Ask a pharmacist first if you take other medicines, as ispaghula can affect their absorption.

How to use

Read the label and Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) before use.
Empty one sachet into a glass, add about 150ml (a quarter of a pint) of cold water and stir well.
Drink it straight away while it is still fizzing. Never take the granules dry.
Adults and children aged 12 and over: one sachet morning and evening, preferably after meals. Children 6 to 12: half to one level 5ml spoonful of granules in water, morning and evening.
Do not take it immediately before going to bed, and keep up your fluid intake through the day.
If you still need a laxative every day, or have persistent abdominal pain or a change in bowel habit, see your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How do I take Fybogel Hi-Fibre Orange?

Stir one sachet into about 150ml of cold water and drink it as soon as possible, ideally after a meal, morning and evening. Do not take it just before bed.

How long does Fybogel take to work?

It usually starts to work within 12 to 24 hours. It bulks and softens the stool rather than stimulating the bowel, so it is gentler but not immediate.

Can children take it?

Yes, from age 6. Children 6 to 12 take half to one level 5ml spoonful of granules (measured from a sachet) in water morning and evening. Under-6s should not take it.

Is it safe in pregnancy?

The licence covers constipation in pregnancy and breastfeeding, where a change in diet has not been enough. Speak to your midwife, doctor or our pharmacist if you are unsure.

Why do I need to drink plenty of water with it?

Ispaghula swells as it absorbs fluid. Taken with too little liquid it can swell in the throat or gullet and cause choking or a blockage, so always mix it fully in water and keep drinking fluids.

Does it contain sugar or aspartame?

It is sweetened with aspartame and saccharin sodium rather than sugar, so it is not suitable for people with phenylketonuria. It is essentially sodium free but contains a small amount of potassium.

Safety and storage

Always take mixed with a full glass of water; never dry. Do not take immediately before going to sleep.
If you have difficulty swallowing, or symptoms such as chest pain, vomiting or trouble breathing after taking it, seek medical help at once.
Store below 30°C in a dry place. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Read the PIL. Report suspected side effects through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.