Livoluk Fibre Granules belongs to the group of medicines called laxatives used to treat constipation. Livoluk Fibre Granules is also used to treat pregnancy-associated constipation, haemorrhoids, anal fissures, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory bowel syndrome. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.

Livoluk Fibre Granules is a combination of two medicines: Ispaghula husk and lactulose. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass. Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used to treat constipation broken down in the colon (intestine) into products that absorb water from the body and into the colon. This water softens stools. Besides this, it also reduces the amount of ammonia in the blood of patients with liver disease.

Take Livoluk Fibre Granules with or without food. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Livoluk Fibre Granules for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as flatulence (wind), abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Livoluk Fibre Granules for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Consult your doctor before taking Livoluk Fibre Granules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Livoluk Fibre Granules only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Livoluk Fibre Granules should not be given to children unless prescribed by a child specialist. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Livoluk Fibre Granules. Swallow the dose immediately, do not keep Livoluk Fibre Granules in your mouth as it may cause tooth decay. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Livoluk Fibre Granules for a bowel movement.

Livoluk Fibre Granules belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation associated with piles, anal fissures, hernia, cardiovascular disorder, endoscopy, bowel clearance before radioscopy, and pre/post-operative conditions. Livoluk Fibre Granules is a combination of two medicines: Ispaghula husk and Lactulose. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making it softer and more comfortable to pass. Lactulose works by drawing water into the bowel, making the stool softer and more comfortable to pass, thereby relieving constipation. It helps in normalizing bowel movements. It is a type of sugar broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draws water into the colon and softens the stools. It also helps in the growth of good gut bacteria, which helps in proper digestion. It helps properly absorb minerals in the gut, thereby ensuring maximum benefit from your food intake. 

• Flatulence (gas)
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have/had acute abdominal surgery, intestinal obstruction, or undiagnosed abdominal pain. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Livoluk Fibre Granules. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules with antacid medicines. To avoid hindrance in the working of Livoluk Fibre Granules, maintain a gap of one hour between Livoluk Fibre Granules and antacid medicines. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules unless prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Livoluk Fibre Granules. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules if you have galactosaemia (galactose indigestion disorder). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Consult your doctor before taking Livoluk Fibre Granules if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Livoluk Fibre Granules only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Livoluk Fibre Granules should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor. Do not take Livoluk Fibre Granules for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Livoluk Fibre Granules for a bowel movement.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Livoluk Fibre Granules may have interaction with medicine used to treat edema (furosemide), a medicine used to treat constipation (docusate, polyethylene glycol), a medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting (ondansetron), and other laxative medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Livoluk Fibre Granules may have interactions with irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, diabetes, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

• FUROSEMIDE
• DOCUSATE
• POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
• ONDANSETRON

• Try maintaining a balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Stay hydrated, and drink enough water and fluids.
• Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
• Get enough sleep.
• Trying to make time to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
• Eat food rich in fibre, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the muscle contractions in the large intestine slow down, which causes incomplete bowel elimination from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fibre, not drinking enough liquids, lack of exercise, loss of tone of the bowel muscles in older people, or staying in bed for longer.