Laispeg Powder is a laxative that is used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.

Laispeg Powder is a combination of two drugs; Ispaghula husk and Lactitol. Ispaghula husk is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. It can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. Therefore, drink plenty of water while taking Ispaghula. On the other hand, Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools, and stool volume, thereby making the stool softer and easier to pass and relieving constipation.  

Take Laispeg Powder as prescribed by your doctor. Try to take the Laispeg Powder at a fixed time for the best results. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Laispeg Powder for as long as your doctor prescribes it. You may experience certain common side effects in some cases, such as abdominal distension, cramps, and flatulence (gas). 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 Laispeg Powder for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 6-8 glasses) while taking Laispeg Powder. Consult your doctor before taking Laispeg Powder if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Laispeg Powder only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Inform your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Laispeg Powder. Do not take Laispeg Powder for more than a week as it might cause dependency on Laispeg Powder for a bowel movement.

Laispeg Powder belongs to a group of medicines known as laxatives used to treat constipation. Laispeg Powder is a combination of two drugs; Ispaghula and Lactitol. Ispaghula is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in the stool and stool volume, making the stool softer and easier to pass. It can absorb 14 times more water than its weight. Therefore, drink plenty of water while taking Ispaghula husk. On the other hand, Lactitol is a disaccharide sugar. It breaks down into low-molecular-weight organic acids in the colon, increasing the osmotic pressure. This causes an increase in water content in stools and stool volume, making the stool softer and easier to pass and relieving constipation.

• Bloating
• Stomach cramp
• Flatulence (gas)

Do not take Laispeg Powder if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor before taking Laispeg Powder if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Laispeg Powder only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Do not take Laispeg Powder in case of ileostomy or colostomy. Regularly monitor serum electrolytes, blood lactose, and blood glucose levels while taking Laispeg Powder. Talk to your doctor if there is no bowel movement or if you find rectal bleeding after taking Laispeg Powder. Do not take Laispeg Powder if you have galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder), intestinal obstruction, unexplained abdominal pain, or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or if you have to undergo a colonoscopy. Do not take Laispeg Powder for more than a week as it may cause dependency on Laispeg Powder for a bowel movement.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Laispeg Powder may have interaction with an antibiotic (neomycin, tetracycline), cardiac glycoside (digitalis), a drug used to treat ulcers (carbenoxolone), anti-fungal (amphotericin B), corticosteroids, and thiazide diuretics.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Laispeg Powder may interact with intestinal obstruction disorder, ileostomy, colostomy, and galactosemia (galactose indigestion disorder).

• NEOMYCIN
• TETRACYCLINE
• DIGITALIS
• CARBENOXOLONE
• AMPHOTERICIN B

• 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.
• Try to empty your bowels whenever the body tells you to.
• Eat fibre-rich foods such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).

• Maintain adequate fluid intake while taking Laispeg Powder.

Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements. The stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is when the person has fewer than three bowel movements weekly. 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, and a lack of exercise.