Fybogel questions & answers

Can Fybogel be used in diabetics?

Yes, the sweetening agents used in Fybogel are aspartame (a source of phenylalanine) and saccharin sodium.

Does Fybogel contain gluten or lactose?

What about the calorific content?

The calorific contents of Fybogel are as follows: -

Fybogel Variant	Calories per Sachet
Fybogel Orange	4.59

Can Fybogel be taken for long-term use?

As Fybogel contains natural isphagula husk, it can be used on a daily basis to maintain bowel regularity.

Can Fybogel be used in elderly sufferers?

Yes. Fybogel is suitable for use in the elderly without any dose reduction.

Can Fybogel be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding?

Fybogel may be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding since ispaghula husk is not absorbed by the body. It is important to seek medical advice from your doctor before using medicines in pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Are there any occasions when Fybogel would not be suitable?

Do not take Fybogel if your doctor has told you that you are suffering from a blockage of the bowel (intestinal obstruction or faecal impaction) or muscle weakness of the bowel wall (colonic atony), if you suffer from phenylketonuria or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

How quickly does Fybogel work?

Fybogel usually works within 24-36 hours after taking it.

Does Fybogel contain any genetically modified ingredients?

No

Can Fybogel be taking by those with nut allergies?

Yes, however Fybogel may contain traces of coconut. This is not normally a problem for those with a general nut allergy except those with a known, specific allergy to coconut.

Is Fybogel suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, it contains no animal by-products.

Fybogel contains 100% natural ispaghula husk.

Always read the label/leaflet.