Drug Name: | Fybogel |
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Drug Class: | Bulk-forming laxative |
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Mechanism of Action: | Swells in the intestine to form a soft, bulky stool, which stimulates bowel movement |
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Use: | - Relief of constipation
- Management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Prevention of diverticular disease
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Side Effects: | - Flatulence
- Bloating
- Abdominal discomfort
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Contraindications: | - Intestinal obstruction
- Faecal impaction
- Phenylketonuria (contains aspartame)
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Specialty: | - Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
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