Constipation, Hepatic encephalopathy
Oral Adult 2 teaspoonfuls (20g) once or twice daily with plenty of water
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active substance. Gastro-intestinal obstruction. Galactosaemia.
In the colon it is broken down to short chain organic acids and increases osmotic pressure in the colon, thereby causing an increase in the stool water content and stool volume.
Lactose intolerance.
Abdominal distension, flatulance and abdominal cramp.