Bulkforming

Dietary fibre : bran, Psyllium (Plantago), Ispaghula, Methylcellulose. Stool Softner : Docusates (Dioctyl sulfosuccinate) Lubricant : Liquid paraffin. Contact (stimulant) purgatives: a)Diphenyl- methanes Phenolphthalein, Bisacodyl. b) Anthraquinones (Emodins); Senna, Cascara Sagrada. c) Fixed oil; Castor oil. Osmotic purgatives : Magnesium salts, sodium salts, lactulose. Psyllium (plantago) & Ispaghula: They contain natural colloidal mucilage which forms a gelatineous mass by absorbing water.

Indications

Constipation, irritable colon syndrome.

Dosage

1-2 tsp in water, swallowed immediately 1-2 times daily with meals or milk.

Contra-Indications

Organic intestinal obstruction.

Special Precautions

It should not be swallowed dry as it may cause esophageal impaction.