How does Lax-A Fibre® work?

Lax-A Fibre® helps make stools softer and bulkier and stimulates the intestinal muscles to contract, causing the digestive contents to move along and leading to an easier bowel movement.

12 to 72 hours - Lax-A Fibre® generally triggers a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

Lax-A Fibre® by the numbers: everything you need to know.

Dosage: At the first sign of constipation, take 1 dose up to 3 times daily.

• Adults: 1 rounded teaspoon (7 g)
• Children (6 to 12 years): 1/2 rounded teaspoon (3.5 g)
• Children under 6 years: Consult a physician

Directions for Use:

• Put the powder in a glass and add 250 ml (8 oz) of cold liquid.
• Stir briskly and drink immediately.
• Taking an additional glass of liquid may be helpful.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake.
• Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications.
• Effects observed 12 to 24 hours after first dose, and may take 2 to 3 days. 
• New users: Start by taking 1 dose each day. Gradually increase to 3 doses per day if needed or as recommended by your doctor. If minor gas or bloating occurs, reduce the amount you take until your system adjusts. 

Each dose contains 26.5 calories. Suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Each 7 g dose contains 2 mg of sodium and 3.6 g of sugar.

Medicinal Ingredient:
Each 7 g dose contains 3.4 g of psyllium husk powder.
Each gram contains 0.5 g of psyllium husk powder.

Non-Medicinal Ingredients (alphabetical):
Silicon dioxide, Sucrose.

Caution:

• Keep this and all medication out of reach of children.
• Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days.
• Do not take a laxative within 2 hours of any other medicine.
• Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are taking medications that inhibit peristaltic movement. 
• AVOID INHALATION.
• May cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
• Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product.
• Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever.
• Do not use laxatives for more than one week unless advised by a physician.
• Do not interrupt medication.
• Do not swallow in dry form.

Contraindications:

• Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing.
• Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus where blood sugar is difficult to regulate.
• Do not use if you are experiencing sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defecate after using another laxative.

Known Adverse Reactions:
Hypersensitivity (e.g., allergy) may occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; discontinue use if this occurs.
May cause temporary gas and/or bloating.

Storage:
Do not use if seal is broken. Store below 30°C. Keep lid tightly closed to protect from humidity. Filled by weight, not volume. May settle.

*https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/nutrients/fibre.html

This product might not be right for you. Always read and follow the label. Lax-A Fibre is a registered trademark owned by Norwell Consumer Healthcare Inc.