Lactitol Monohydrate And Ispaghula Husk Powder is available with the branding “HUSKOGOL” and is a medication that is prescribed to treat constipation. Constipation is the condition of having infrequent bowel movements where the stools are usually dry, painful, and difficult to pass.

Lactitol Monohydrate And Ispaghula Husk Powder is a mixture of two medications: Ispaghula husk and Lactitol. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that adds more water to the stool, thus softening the stool and making it easier to pass. It is capable of retaining 14 times its weight in water. So, take a lot of water along with Ispaghula. On the contrary, Lactitol is a disaccharide carbohydrate.

It hydrolyses into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, which enhances the osmotic pressure. It results in water content in stools and volume of stool increasing, thus softening the stool and making it easier to pass, and easing constipation.

Medical Benefits

• It is a class of medicines called laxatives for the relief of constipation.
• Ispaghula is a bulk-forming laxative that softens the stool by increasing the amount of water in the stool and stool volume.
• It can retain 14 times as much water as its weight. Hence, have plenty of fluid while taking Ispaghula husk.
• Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. In the colon, it hydrolyzes into low-molecular-weight organic acids that raise the osmotic pressure. This leads to increased water content in stools and stool bulk and making the stool softer and more easily passable, and reducing constipation.

Directions for Use

• Read the label for instructions before use.
• Mix Lactitol Monohydrate And Ispaghula Husk Powder in water.
• Mix thoroughly and consume at once.

Storage

• Keep in a dry, cool place.
• Avoid direct sunlight and heat.
• Do not freeze the injectable.
• Keep it in the original box or packaging.
• Avoid children’s reach.

Precautions

• It can interact with an antibiotic (neomycin, tetracycline), cardiac glycoside (digitalis), a medication for ulcers (carbenoxolone), antifungal (amphotericin B), corticosteroids, and thiazide diuretics.
• Avoid taking alcohol while taking Lactitol Monohydrate and Ispaghula Husk Powder.
• Please consult your physician before consuming it if you are pregnant or lactating
• It is safe to take when prescribed by the doctor. Please see your doctor if you have a liver defect or any doubt.
• Take this powder after consulting your doctor if you have a kidney defect or any doubts.
• It should not be administered to children under the age of 12 years without a doctor’s advice.
• This medicine can interact with intestinal obstruction disorder, ileostomy, colostomy, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

Side Effects

• Flatulence (gas)
• Stomach cramp
• Bloating

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of this medicine?

It is a group of medicines classified as laxatives that are taken to relieve constipation.

Was diarrhoea caused by taking this powder?

Diarrhoea may result if it is taken in higher doses. Drink plenty of fluids and consume fibre-rich food if you have diarrhoea. If you notice blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you have excessive diarrhoea, see your doctor.

Is it safe to use this composition for longer periods?

Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days as it may cause dependency on this medicine for bowel movement. Use of it for extended periods may also result in dehydration, imbalance of fluid and salt levels in the body, which can influence the tightness of intestinal muscle. If your bowel movement remains irregular despite using it for a week, contact your doctor.

How is medication to be taken?

Take this powder as directed by your physician. Mix 3 dry teaspoonfuls of granules in a glass of water. Mix vigorously and drink at once. Take a glass of water after that.

Are there any special contraindications for using this medicine?

It is to be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. It should also be avoided in patients with intestinal obstruction or chronic constipation.