Optifiber Benefits & Uses

Optifiber is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Optifiber Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 g Dosage Form: Granules Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 3.5 gm ispaghula and 10 gm lactitol in 15 gm granules
Geriatric	Disease: Constipation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 g Dosage Form: Granules Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 3.5 gm ispaghula and 10 gm lactitol in 15 gm granules

Optifiber Related Warnings

Is the use of Optifiber safe for pregnant women?

Optifiber is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Optifiber safe during breastfeeding?

Optifiber is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Optifiber on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Optifiber on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Optifiber on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Optifiber on the liver.
What is the effect of Optifiber on the Heart?

You can take Optifiber without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Optifiber with Other Drugs

Optifiber should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Digoxin

Optifiber Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Optifiber unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and Vomiting

Frequently asked Questions about Optifiber

Is this Optifiber habit forming or addictive?

Optifiber is not addictive in nature.

Optifiber Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Optifiber

Taking Optifiber with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Optifiber

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Optifiber with alcohol will be.