Mucofalk Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ispaghula husk (Plantago ovata seed shells)

Indications/Uses

For use in chronic constipation where soft feces is desired eg, in anal fissures, hemorrhoids, after anal/rectal surgery & during pregnancy. Supportive treatment after diarrhea & irritable bowel syndrome.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1 sachet 2-6 times daily.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Stir the required amount into a glass of cold water (150 mL) & drink immediately. Do not take w/o water.

Contraindications

Pathological narrowing in GIT, threatened or existing intestinal obstruction (ileus). Poorly controlled DM.

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Special Precautions

Adequate amount of liqd should be taken w/ Mucofalk. IDDM.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Laxatives, Purgatives

ATC Classification

A06AC01 - ispaghula (psylla seeds) ; Belongs to the class of bulk-producing laxatives.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Mucofalk powd for oral susp 5 g

Packing/Price

(orange flavor) 20 × 1's (P740/box)

Mucofalk

ispaghula husk

Manufacturer:

Dr. Falk

Distributor:

Zuellig

Marketer:

A. Menarini