Description
Constipation is common problem affecting 60% to 80% of patients in geriatric hospitals or nursing homes. It is also a common complaint among pregnant women with an estimated prevalence of 11 to 31 %. EVA Q FIBRE is a unique combination of Ispaghula husk which is bulk laxative and Lactitol monohydrate which is an osmotic laxative. Ispaghula husk is a natural substance obtained from plantago ovata. It absorb water, distends the colon and increase peristalsis. Lactitol is a non-digestible disaccharide which makes the stool softer by increasing the stool water content and stool volume and thus stimulates the peristalsis. Both laxatives in EVA Q FIBRE exert laxative effect through different mechanism of action and hence the combination has an additive therapeutic effect in constipation.
Indications
Constipation: Acute/chronic.
Pregnancy induced constipation.
Atonic constipation.
Hemorrhoid.
Composition
Each 15 gm of granules contains
Ispaghula Husk - 3.5 gm
Lactitol monohydrate - 10 gm
Dosage
2 teaspoonful once or twice daily with plenty of water.
Adverse Effects
Flatulence and abdominal distention.
Contraindications
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance
Patients of gastro-intestinal obstruction