Clinical Indication: for the treatment of patients requiring a high fibre regimen: for example, for the relief of constipation, including constipation in pregnancy and the maintenance of regularity; for the management of bowel function in patients with colostomy, ileostomy, haemorrhoids, anal fissure, chronic diarrhoea associated with diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.

Fybogel Lemon is intended for oral administration in a suspension in a drink of water.  The granules should be stirred into a glass of water and taken as soon as possible, preferably after meals.

Adults and children over 12 years: One sachet morning and evening.

Elderly: There is no indication that dosage needs to be modified for the elderly.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Half to one level 5 ml spoonful depending on size and age, morning and evening.  If there has been no bowel movement after three days of treatment the doctor should be consulted.

Children under 6 years: To be taken only when prescribed by a doctor, half to one level 5 ml spoonful depending on age and size, morning and evening.


Pregnancy and lactation
Fybogel Lemon may be used during pregnancy and lactation since the ispaghula husk is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.