Super Fiber - 30 Sachets

Product Name

• Super Fiber - 30 Sachets

Scientific Name

• Herbal Laxative

Category Of Super Fiber

• Laxatives

Mechanism Of Action Of Herbal Laxative

• It improves the body’s ability to get rid of waste at the same time as supporting the bowel in emptying itself regularly and effectively.

Therapeutic Indications Of Super Fiber

• Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.
• Though occasional constipation is very common, some people experience chronic constipation that can interfere with their ability to go about their daily tasks. Chronic constipation may also cause people to strain excessively to have a bowel movement

Method Of Administration Of Super Fiber

• 1-2 times daily, 15 minutes before breakfast or sleep
• Mix one sachet with 180 ml water (hot or cold) then shack well
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Super Fiber

• Spasmodic GI complaints (rare).
• Hypersensitivity reactions to Plantago (very rare).
• Possible harmless red coloring of urine.
• Deposition of pigment in the intestinal mucosa.
• Water & electrolyte balance disorders (long-term use)
• K loss (can cause cardiac function disorders, myasthenia).
• Protein & food in urine (long-term use).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Super Fiber

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Constipation

• Drink more water
• Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber
• Exercise more
• Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements
• Bowel habit training.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Super Fiber

• Do not use in: Patients with abnormal stenosis in the gastrointestinal tract, ileus, diabetes mellitus that is difficult to control, acute inflammatory intestinal diseases eg, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, abdominal pain of unknown cause, severe dehydration with water and electrolyte losses, children <10 years
• In cases of chronic use or abuse, the loss of potassium can potentiate the effect of cardiac glycosides and influence the action of antiarrhythmic. Loss of potassium can be enhanced in combination with certain diuretics, cortisone or cortisone-like substances (adrenocortical steroids), and liquorice roots. The absorption of concurrently administered drugs from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream can be delayed. A reduction of the insulin dose can be required in insulin-dependent diabetics.

Storage Conditions Of Super Fiber

• store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Super Fiber

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Laxatives
• SFDA website