GUARGUM GRANULES

Guargum contains a high molecular weight hydrocolloidal polysaccharide. After ingestion, it forms a viscous gel in the gastro-intestinal tract which slows carbohydrate absorption & thus reduces postprandial blood glucose peaks. This stabilisation of blood glucose levels, after meals, leads to greater diabetic control and may subsequently enable a reduction to be made in insulin or oral hypoglycaemic dosage levels.

Indications

As an adjunct to insuin or oral hypoglycaemics.

Contra-Indications

Not recommended for children. History of oesophageal disease or difficulty in swallowing. Not ingest as dry granules.

Special Precautions

Careful monitoring, to minimise the dangers of hypoglycaemia. Paediatrics: Should not be used. Pregnancy & Lactation: Safe. Elderly: Safe.

Side Effects

Nausea, feeling of fullness and loss of appetite, flatulence, diarrhoea and related gastro, intestinal disturbances.

Drug Interactions

Absorption of other drugs altered.