IntesFib

A 100% natural blend of fibers from psyllium, licorice and slippery elm to benefit the intestines. Just one teaspoon (8.4 grams) provides the recommended daily intake of fiber. Mild laxative for occasional constipation, may aid weight loss and help treat irritable bowel syndrome. Reduces bloating and gas.

Medicinal ingredients 

Fruit (200 g):

Each 8.4 g Teaspoon contains:

• Psyllium (seed) (Plantago ovata) 7.5 g
• Licorice (root) (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 81 mg
• Slippery elm (bark)(Ulmus fulva) 8 mg

Original (200 g) :

Each 8.4 g Teaspoon contains:

• Psyllium (seed) (Plantago ovata) 7.5 g.
• Licorice (root) (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 81 mg.
• Slippery elm (bark)(Ulmus fulva) 8 mg.

Capsules :

Each capsule contains :

• Psyllium (seed) (Plantago ovata) 465.0 mg
• Licorice (root) (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 5.0 mg
• Slippery elm (bark) (Ulmus fulva) 0.5 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients 

Fruit (200 g) :

Hibiscus, natural, unsweetened field-fruit flavor.

Original (200 g):

Hibiscus.

Capsules :

Hibiscus, gelatin

Dosage 

Original or Fruit powder (200g):

Adult( 12 years and over) : Take 1 teaspoon (8.4 g) 1 to 2 times a day before meals.

For each gram of psyllium, mix with 30 ml of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice or similar beverage). Shake vigorously and drink immediately. Drink sufficient liquid. Wait 2 hours before and after taking other medications.

Laxative effect observed within 12 to 24 hours after first dose, and sometimes after 2 to 3 days.

Optional: Take during the day (do not take immediately before bedtime). To lower cholesterol levels, take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.

Duration of use: A minimum of 8 weeks' use is required to see beneficial effects on cholesterol.

Capsules :

AdultsTake 6 capsules 1 to 2 times a day with water or juice, first thing in the morning and/or at bedtime, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Follow with an additional glass of liquid.

Wait 2 hours before and after taking other medications. Laxative effect observed within 12 to 24 hours after first dose, and sometimes after 2 to 3 days.

Optional: Take during the day (do not take immediately before bedtime). To lower cholesterol levels, take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.

Duration of use: A minimum of 8 weeks' use is required before seeing beneficial effects on cholesterol.

Warnings

Warning: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or if the laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Consult a health care practitioner;immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (as these could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the esophagus and/or upper opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or actual intestinal blockage, bowel paralysis, megacolon, fecal impaction, intestinal inflammation or existing appendicitis).

Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are taking drugs that inhibit peristalsis (e.g. opiates, loperamide). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder. Consult a health care practitioner if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Contraindications: Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing.

Do not use if you suffer from diabetes mellitus, in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate.

Do not use if you experience a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding or failure to defecate following the use of another laxative product.

Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other drugs which may aggravate electrolyte imbalances.

Do not use if you suffer from hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder.

Known adverse reactions: Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur after inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use. May cause gas and/or bloating.