Optifibre Powder, Neutral Flavour, 2 x 250g Tin - Soluble Dietary Fibre Powder (Gluten Free Fibre Supplement, Effective and Natural Solution to Help Support Gut Transit)

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Rebalances gut flora due to its probiotic activity (3,4): aims to prevent future occurrences of constipation by increasing quantites of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. You should start OptiFibre at a low dose and increase it progressively to find the perfect dose for you. Adults: Add 1 level scoop (= 5g OptiFibre = 4.3g soluble fibre) into 200ml (min 100ml) of liquid or 150g of food. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved. Do not use with carbonated drinks. ACBS approved. Indicated for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, pre-operative preparation of patients who are undernourished, patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease, following total gastrectomy, bowel fistulae, disease related malnutrition

Adults: start with one scoop per day and, if necessary and depending on your own sensitivity to the product, add an extra scoop every 3 days. Do not exceed 4 sccops (20g) per day. Laxative action (1,4): softens the stools and increases the frequency of bowel movements. First effects felt in 48 to 72 hours (2) (May vary depending on individual sensitivity). Patients who are being switched from another fibre supplement or laxatives+ should discontinue these products.OptiFibre is suitable for anyone with constipation from 3 years of age, including pregnant and breast-feeding women and elderly people. Okubo T et al, Effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum intake on human intestinal microflora and its metabolism. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 58(8), 1364-1369, 2014. Available in 250g canisters with a re-sealable lid - contains a 5g scoop, which provides 4g of fibre Increase to 2 scoops/sachets staggered throughout the day. Patients who are being switched from another fibre supplement should reduce this to 50% of their current dosage. If a mixture of laxatives+ is being used, reduce both by half; do not stop one completely.

Add 1 level scoop (~ = 5 g OptiFibre ® ~ = 4.3g soluble fibre) to 200ml of liquid or 150g of food. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved. OptiFibre is not addictive and does not build up tolerance, unlike other laxatives, and can therefore be used over a long or short period of time depending on your needs.Suitable for pregnant or breast-feeding women (5), children over 3 years of age and elderly people. The addition of OptiFibre ® to the diet should be gradually increased to suit individual requirements. 5-25g of the product is recommended per day, or as recommended by a healthcare professional. For children from 3 to 10 years of age the fibre requirement is calculated by adding 5 to 10g to the child’s age, e.g. 5 years + (5 to 10g) = 10 to 15g fibre per day.1

Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. The first laxative effects may take 48 to 72 hours to appear, depending on your individual sensitivity. Children: start with half a scoop per day and, if necessary, increase it to 1 scoop per day. Do not exceed 1 scoop (5g) per day. The daily dose should be spread out throughout the day. Do not exceed this dose unless told to by a doctor.

Pharmacy product

serving = 1 scoop (contained in 250g canister) or 1 sachet. 1 scoop provides 4.3g of soluble fibre.