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Ispaghula Husk+Ispaghula Seed+Tinnevelly Senna Pods
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At a glance
Ispaghula Husk + Ispaghula Seed + Tinnevelly Senna Pods combination is used to relieve acute constipation, maintain normal bowel action in bedridden patients, and reduce pain when emptying the bowels of patients suffering from hemorrhoids.
Description
Ispaghula Husk + Ispaghula Seed + Tinnevelly Senna Pods is a combination specially designed to relieve acute constipation. Ispaghula Husk contains up to 70% soluble and 30% insoluble fibers and is capable of absorbing up to 40 times of water of its own weight, acting as a bulking agent. Ispaghula Seed also helps relieve constipation. Senna is a stimulant laxative containing sennosides which stimulate gut muscles and relieve constipation.
Indications
- Relief of acute constipation
- Maintain normal bowel action in bedridden patients
- Reduce pain when emptying bowels of patients with hemorrhoids (piles)
Therapeutic class
Bulk-forming laxatives, Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Pharmacological class
Bulk-forming Laxative + Stimulant Laxative
Pharmacology
Ispaghula Husk contains up to 70% soluble and 30% insoluble fibers and is capable of absorbing up to 40 times of water of its own weight, acting as a bulking agent. Ispaghula Seed also helps relieve constipation. Senna is a stimulant laxative containing sennosides which stimulate gut muscles and relieve constipation.
Mechanism of action
Ispaghula Husk and Seed absorb water to increase stool bulk; Senna stimulates gut muscles.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: 1 or 2 sachets once daily at night (not immediately before bedtime)
- Take the smallest dose to produce comfortable soft stools
- Do not use for longer than 2 weeks unless doctor suggests
Child Dose: Not recommended for children under 12 years
Administration
Stir granules of sachet into a glass of water and take as soon as possible; take residual portion (if any) with water; take ½ to 1 hour before or after taking other medicines; drink 5-10 glasses of fluid every day while taking this product.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible; if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to regular schedule; do not double the dose.
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Mild abdominal distension or flatulence
- Tummy pain
- Runny stools
- Itching and rash (rare)
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Do not take without water
- Drink adequate amount of water
- Do not use for longer than 2 weeks unless doctor suggests
- Do not use in patients with intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction
Contraindications
Contraindications:
- Allergic to any ingredients
- Intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction
- Colonic atony
- Phenylketonuria
Drug interactions
Drug Interactions:
- Ispaghula Husk, Seed and Senna may delay gastric emptying time and reduce absorption of Calcium, Iron and Zinc
- Other agents should be taken half to one hour before or a few hours after taking this drug
Food interactions
No food interaction found/established.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Best not to use during the first three months of pregnancy; Senna may cause diarrhea in infants as it may pass through breast milk.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Senna may cause diarrhea in infants as it may pass through breast milk; better not to take while breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
Not recommended for children under 12 years.
Geriatric use
Caution in elderly patients.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Caution in kidney disease; consult your doctor.
Hepatic Impairment: Caution in liver disease; consult your doctor.
Overdose effects
Overdose: Abdominal discomfort, cramp, diarrhea and flatulence may occur; drink plenty of water.
Storage conditions
Do not store above 30°C; protect from moisture and light; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Ispaghula Husk + Ispaghula Seed + Tinnevelly Senna Pods