Igol Powder For Suspension
Ispaghula Husk
100GR
Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd
| Pack size | 1's |
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| Retail Price | 150.00 NPR |
Indications
Igol Powder For Suspension is used for:
Constipation
Adult Dose
Adult: PO Constipation Initial: 10-20 g (15-30 mL)/day. Max: 45 mL (or 40 g of the reconstituted oral formulation)/day.
Hepatic encephalopathy 60-100 g (90-150 mL)/day in 3 divided doses; adjust accordingly.
Rectal Hepatic encephalopathy Mix 200 g (300 mL w/ 700 mL water or 0.9% NaCl as a retention enema. Retain enema for 30-60 mins; repeat 4-6 hrly until oral medication can be administered.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Galactosaemia, intestinal obstruction. Patients on low galactose diet.
Precautions
Monitor electrolyte imbalance. Lactose intolerance; diabetics.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Ispaghula Husk :
Diarrhoea (dose-related), nausea, vomiting, hypokalaemia, bloating and abdominal cramps.
Potentially Fatal: Dehydration and hypernatraemia on aggressive treatment.
Mechanism of Action
Absorbs water in the GI tract to form a mucilaginous mass which increases the volume of faeces and hence promotes peristalsis.
Note
Igol 100GR Powder For Suspension manufactured by Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd. Its generic name is Ispaghula Husk. Igol is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Igol Powder For Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.