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Methylcellulose fiber or Celevac for IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Chronic diarrhea associated with diverticular disease.
Other drug names: Celevac
Cautions: In people with decreased bowel motility or intestinal narrowing, adequate fluid intake needs to be maintained to prevent intestinal obstruction.
Contra-indications: Difficulty in swallowing, intestinal obstruction, Impacted stool, Colonic atony.
Side effects: Flatulance, abdominal distension, hypersensitivity to drug, bowel obstruction
Adult Dose: 3-6 tablets twice a day with at least 300ml water if constipated. If diarrhoea then minimise the liquid intake for 30 minutes before and after the dose.
Methylcellulose fiber for IBS may play a role, particularly with diarrhea symptoms.
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