Fiberlex

The herbal preparation Fiberlex is produced in powder form and is classified as a laxative medicine.

It is manufactured in Pakistan by the pharmaceutical company Herbion.

Indications Fiberlex

Indications for the use of Fiberlex are:

• acute or chronic constipation;
• anal fissures;
• hemorrhoids;
• the period after surgery in the anal and rectal area (to facilitate the act of defecation).

Release form

Fiberlex is a powder substance intended for internal use. The drug consists of light crushed elements of the seed layer of the plant Plantain ovata. The elements can have different shapes and sizes from one and a half to 3 millimeters.

The active substance of the drug is the outer seed layer of the Plantain ovata. One dose contains 5 g of dry plantain raw material.

Additional substances include: aspartame, various flavors (orange or fruit).

The cardboard box contains 10 triple foil sachets, the weight of one sachet is 5.3 g.

Pharmacodynamics

The laxative effect of the herbal preparation Fiberlex is explained by mechanical irritation of intestinal receptors by fibrous mucus-forming moisture-absorbing plant elements. Due to the properties of the preparation, intestinal function is normalized, compaction of fecal masses is prevented, and their movement through the intestines is significantly facilitated.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetic properties of Fiberlex have not been studied. According to the requirements of the International Convention, medicinal products of plant origin do not have to undergo mandatory assessment of pharmacokinetic properties.

Dosing and administration

The laxative Fiberlex is taken one sachet half an hour before meals. Mix the powder from one sachet in a glass of cool (not hot) water. Drink in slow sips.

The duration of therapy for acute constipation is from 1 to 2 days, until stool is normalized.

In chronic constipation, treatment can last up to 1 month, and after 7 days the therapeutic course can be repeated.

For hemorrhoids and anal fissures, the therapy is carried out for up to 1 month, until the sensations during defecation are normalized. After 7 days, the course can be repeated.

After surgical interventions in the anal area, the treatment period is assessed by the attending physician.

Important: when using Fiberlex, you should drink a sufficient amount of liquid – at least one and a half to two liters.

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Use Fiberlex during pregnancy

Fiberlex is prohibited for use by pregnant and lactating women.

Contraindications

The drug Fiberlex is not prescribed:

• in case of mechanical and spastic intestinal obstruction;
• for other pathological narrowing of the digestive tract;
• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• in childhood (under 18 years);
• if you are prone to allergies to any of the components of the drug.

Side effects Fiberlex

Among the side effects, the most frequently noted are allergic reactions to the components of Fiberlex.

If the laxative is used incorrectly (if the drinking regime is violated, or if the powder is consumed without adding liquid to it), irritation of the digestive tract may occur, especially in elderly patients.

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Overdose

There have been no reports of possible overdose of Fiberlex.

Interactions with other drugs

The laxative Fiberlex has some absorbent properties. Given this ability, as well as the function to accelerate intestinal peristalsis, it is possible to assume a decrease or violation of absorption in the digestive tract of other drugs that were taken at the same time.

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Storage conditions

Fiberlex sachets are stored at room temperature, out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

The shelf life is up to 3 years, after which it is recommended to throw away the medicine.