Flohsamenschalen gegen Verstopfung

About psyllium husk

Verstopfung is a common problem which can be caused by a number of things. Not eating enough fiber or not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. Some conditions (such as pregnancy) can cause constipation, as can a lack of exercise or movement (such as being ill in bed) and some medicines.

Often, increasing the amount of bran in your diet and drinking plenty of water each day can effectively prevent or relieve constipation. You will have been recommended psyllium husk (also known as ispaghula husk) to help relieve constipation if you cannot increase the amount of bran in your diet, or if this is insufficient. Psyllium husk, a Abführmittel, works by increasing the bulk of your stools, which encourages your bowels to move the stools through your digestive system, which in turn relieves constipation.

Products containing psyllium husk are available on prescription, and can also be bought without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets. Some combination products contain psyllium husk as an ingredient.

Before taking psyllium husk

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, ask for advice from a physician or pharmacist before you start using psyllium husk if any of the following apply to you:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take medicines on the recommendation of a physician.

• If it is for a child. This is because laxatives should only be given to children on the advice of a physician or healthcare professional.

• Wenn Sie Schwierigkeiten beim Schlucken haben.

• Wenn Sie so verstopft sind, dass Sie denken, Sie könnten einen Darmverschluss haben.

• If you have a rare metabolic disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU).

• Wenn Sie andere Medikamente einnehmen. Dazu gehören alle Medikamente, die Sie einnehmen und die ohne Rezept erhältlich sind, sowie pflanzliche und ergänzende Medikamente.

• Wenn Sie jemals eine allergische Reaktion auf ein Medikament hatten.

How to take psyllium husk

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about psyllium husk and how to take it. It will also provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you may experience.

• Take psyllium husk exactly as your physician tells you to, or as directed on the pack. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for preparing a dose. For an adult, a dose of psyllium husk is taken once, twice or three times a day.

• The powder or granules should be mixed into a full glass (8 ounces) of water or fruit juice before swallowing. Capsules should be swallowed whole with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

• Es ist am besten, wenn Sie Ihre Dosen direkt nach einer Mahlzeit einnehmen. Nehmen Sie niemals eine Dosis vor dem Schlafengehen ein.

• If a physician has recommended psyllium husk for your child, check the label on the pack carefully to make sure that you give the correct dose for the age of your child. Remember to stir the powder or granules into a glass of water (8 ounces) before giving it to your child.

• Wenn Sie eine Dosis vergessen haben, machen Sie sich keine Sorgen, nehmen Sie einfach die nächste Dosis, wenn sie fällig ist. Nehmen Sie nicht zwei Dosen zusammen, um eine vergessene Dosis auszugleichen.

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• Sometimes it may take a few days before you feel the full benefit from a bulk-forming laxative such as psyllium husk. However, if after several days you do not feel that your symptoms are improving, or if they get any worse, you should speak with your physician.

• It is important to drink plenty while you are taking psyllium husk. Adults should aim to drink at least two liters (65 ounces, or about 8 glasses) of fluid per day. Most sorts of drink will do, but as a start, try just drinking a glass of water 3-4 times a day in addition to what you normally drink.

• Try to eat a balanced diet containing high-fiber foods such as wholemeal and wholegrain breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, brown rice and wholemeal pasta. If you are not used to a high-fiber diet, it may be best to increase the amount of fiber you eat gradually.

• Indem Sie Ihren Körper aktiv halten, unterstützen Sie Ihr Verdauungssystem dabei, in Bewegung zu bleiben. Versuchen Sie daher, regelmäßig täglich Sport zu treiben.

• You may wish to include some foods that contain sorbitol in your diet. Sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar. It is not digested very well and draws water into your bowel, which has an effect of softening stools. Fruits (and their juices) that have a high sorbitol content include apples, apricots, grapes (and raisins), peaches, pears, plums, raspberries and strawberries.

Can psyllium husk cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the ones which sometimes occur with psyllium husk. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. Speak with your physician or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to taking psyllium husk, speak with your physician or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store psyllium husk

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