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Ispaghula husk is not to be used by patients with faecal impaction and symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting unless advised by a doctor because these symptoms can be signs of potential or existing intestinal blockage (ileus).
If the constipation does not resolve within 3 days or if abdominal pain occurs or in case of any irregularity of faeces, the use of ispaghula husk should be discontinued and medical advice must be sought.
The use of ispaghula husk as an adjuvant to diet in hypercholesterolemia requires medical supervision.
The treatment of the debilitated patients and/or elderly patients requires medical supervision.
Do not take this product if the patient ever had difficulty in swallowing or have any throat problems. If experiencing chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Mucilin SF contains aspartame, patients suffering from phenylketonuria should not take this product.
Use in Children: Use is not recommended in children below 6 years of age as there is insufficient efficacy data in the treatment of habitual constipation and in conditions in which easy defaecation with soft stool is desirable.
Use is not recommended in children below 12 years of age due to insufficient efficacy data in patients to whom an increased daily fiber intake may be advisable.
