PSYLAX CAPSULE

PSYLAX CAPSULE belongs to the group of 'laxatives', primarily used to treat constipation and indigestion. Constipation is a condition that occurs when a person has lesser bowel movements and has difficulty in passing the stools (faeces). Indigestion is the inability to digest the food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.

PSYLAX CAPSULE contains Ispaghula husk, a dietary fibre. It is the seed coat obtained from the plant Plantago ovata Forssk. PSYLAX CAPSULE, when mixed with water, produces a gel-like substance. This gel easily passes through the digestive system and increases the water content in the stools. PSYLAX CAPSULE further increases the bowel movements and lubricates the intestine for easy passage of stools.

Please take PSYLAX CAPSULE in the dose and duration advised by your doctor based on your medical condition. PSYLAX CAPSULE is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like wind and bloating due to the sudden increase in fibre intake. Exposure of Ispaghula husk on the skin or its inhalation may cause skin rash and runny or itchy nose. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, please seek medical attention.

Let your doctor know if you have any stomach or intestinal blockage, appendicitis, swallowing problems, rectal bleeding, diabetes, phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine), and reduced bowel movements before starting PSYLAX CAPSULE. PSYLAX CAPSULE is to be taken with enough liquid, since it may lead to difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and vomiting. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you are suffering from indigestion. Pregnant and breastfeeding women can use PSYLAX CAPSULE with proper consultation and caution. PSYLAX CAPSULE is not recommended for children below six years of age.

PSYLAX CAPSULE helps in treating constipation and indigestion. It contains a dietary fibre called Ispaghula husk. It is the seed coat obtained from the plant Plantago ovata Forssk. PSYLAX CAPSULE produces a gel-like substance when mixed with water forms. This gel easily passes through the digestive system and increases the water content in the stools. PSYLAX CAPSULE further increases the bowel movements and lubricates the intestine for easy passage of stools. It can be used whenever you need to include fibre in your diet. It helps to cure constipation without causing any discomfort or unnatural urgency in passing the stools and thus helps in regularising the elimination of stools. 

• Wind 
• Bloating 
• Skin rash 
• Runny or itchy nose 

Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, herbal or vitamin supplements before you take PSYLAX CAPSULE. Inform your doctor if you have any stomach or intestinal blockage, appendicitis, swallowing problems, rectal bleeding, diabetes, phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine), and reduced bowel movements before starting PSYLAX CAPSULE. PSYLAX CAPSULE is to be taken with enough liquid, since it may lead to difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and vomiting. If you need to take PSYLAX CAPSULE at night time, take it with a proper amount of liquid at least one hour before going to bed to avoid blocking of the gut or swallowing problem during sleep. During pregnancy, your doctor may suggest PSYLAX CAPSULE to cure your constipation that occurs when your intestines are squished with the baby's presence in the womb. Breastfeeding women can use PSYLAX CAPSULE with proper consultation and caution. PSYLAX CAPSULE is not recommended for children below six years of age. Store PSYLAX CAPSULE away from direct sunlight and a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Drug-Drug Interaction: PSYLAX CAPSULE may interact with anti-diabetic drugs (insulin), blood thinners (warfarin), antidepressants (lithium), Vitamin B12 supplements, heart-related drugs (digoxin), drugs treating inflammatory bowel diseases (mesalazine), fits medicine (carbamazepine), and calcium/iron supplements, and thyroid hormones.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: PSYLAX CAPSULE should be cautiously administered when you have any stomach or intestinal blockage, appendicitis, swallowing problems, rectal bleeding, diabetes, phenylketonuria, and reduced bowel movements.

• INSULIN
• WARFARIN
• LITHIUM
• DIGOXIN
• MESALAZINE
• CARBAMAZEPINE

• Please take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with PSYLAX CAPSULE as it can make you dehydrated and increase acidity. 
• Avoid overeating, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.
• Eating small meals at regular intervals so that stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
• Smoking can irritate the stomach lining, hence please avoid it.
• Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet and use pillows. This helps digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather than to the oesophagus.

Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since sugar or aspartame in PSYLAX CAPSULE may affect your glucose levels in diabetes. Instead, ask your doctor to advise sugar-free formulations.

Indigestion: Indigestion is the inability to digest the food associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.

Constipation occurs when a person has lesser bowel movements (fewer than three bowel movements in a week) and has difficulty passing the stools (faeces). When the normal muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, it leads to the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation can occur due to various reasons like dehydration, not including enough fibre in the diet, side effects of medicines, and lack of physical activity.