Isabgoli Tablet
Product introduction
Isabgoli Tablet is used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water and makes stool soft and easier to pass.
Isabgoli Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Avoid taking it just before bedtime, or while lying down. Take it with at least one full glass of liquid or more. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are bloating and abdominal distension. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.
Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you have a sudden change in bowel functions that persists for ten days and if you suffer from nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Discontinue Isabgoli Tablet if your constipation lasts seven days or more and you experience rectal bleeding these may be a sign of a serious medical condition.
Isabgoli Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Avoid taking it just before bedtime, or while lying down. Take it with at least one full glass of liquid or more. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are bloating and abdominal distension. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise and a healthy diet will help you to get better results.
Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you have a sudden change in bowel functions that persists for ten days and if you suffer from nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Discontinue Isabgoli Tablet if your constipation lasts seven days or more and you experience rectal bleeding these may be a sign of a serious medical condition.
Uses of Isabgoli Tablet
Side effects of Isabgoli Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Isabgoli
- Abdominal distension
- Bloating
How to use Isabgoli Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isabgoli Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Isabgoli Tablet works
Isabgoli Tablet absorbs water and makes the stool soft and bulky, easier to pass.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Isabgoli Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isabgoli Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isabgoli Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Isabgoli Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isabgoli Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isabgoli Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isabgoli Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isabgoli Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Isabgoli Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Isabgoli Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Isabgoli Tablet is used for the treatment of constipation.
- Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
- Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
- Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues
- Take it after a gap of 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than your doctor tells you to.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.
- Isabgoli Tablet is used for the treatment of constipation.
- Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
- Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
- Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues
- Take it after a gap of 2 hours from other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
- Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
- It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than your doctor tells you to.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dietary fibre
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Interaction with drugs
Taking Isabgoli with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Country of origin: India
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