FLOHSAMEN NUCLEAR, 300 g

Instructions for use for FLOHSAMEN NUCLEAR, 300 g

Directions for use of psyllium seeds: Psyllium seeds are a herbal laxative with swelling agents. They are used to treat constipation and form soft stools when easier bowel evacuation is desired. This can be the case, for example, with tears in the anal mucosa, haemorrhoids, after rectal-anal surgery, during pregnancy and with irritable bowel syndrome. It is important to read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or side effects. Dosage and directions for use: Children and adults should take 1 teaspoon (approx. 5 g) of psyllium several times a day after it has swollen into a mucilage with a little water. It is recommended to drink 1 to 2 glasses of water afterwards. The effect occurs after 12-24 hours. An interval of half an hour to one hour should be observed before or after taking other medicines. Psyllium should not be taken just before going to bed. Contraindications: Psyllium seeds must not be used if there is hypersensitivity to psyllium seeds, if there are pathological constrictions of the oesophagus and the gastrointestinal tract, if there is an imminent or existing intestinal obstruction, if diabetes mellitus is severely controlled, if defecation has not occurred after taking a laxative or if rectal bleeding has not been clarified by a doctor. In case of increased occurrence of the symptoms described or persistent constipation within 3 days, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Use in needy and elderly patients should be under supervision. Psyllium should not be used in children under 6 years of age. Side effects: A feeling of fullness and flatulence may frequently occur. Hypersensitivity reactions may occur in individual cases. Other side effects are not known. Important information: Care should be taken to avoid hypersensitivity reactions when using psyllium. If side effects occur, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. It should be noted that psyllium seeds may interact with other medicines. Storage: Psyllium seeds should be protected from moisture and stored in the dark. Manufacturer: Bombastus-Werke AG, Wilsdruffer Straße 170, 01705 Freital, Germany. This information does not replace the package leaflet. Read the entire package leaflet before use and ask your doctor or pharmacist if necessary.