Increase to 2 scoops/sachets staggered throughout the day. Patients who are being switched from another fibre supplement should reduce this to 50% of their current dosage. If a mixture of laxatives+ is being used, reduce both by half; do not stop one completely. The first laxative effects may take 48 to 72 hours to appear, depending on your individual sensitivity.

If more fibre is required, increase the intake of OptiFibre ® at a dose of 1-2 scoops/sachets every 3 days without exceeding 35g fibre per day (8 scoops/sachets). Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. Children: start with half a scoop per day and, if necessary, increase it to 1 scoop per day. Do not exceed 1 scoop (5g) per day. The daily dose should be spread out throughout the day. Do not exceed this dose unless told to by a doctor.OptiFibre is not addictive and does not build up tolerance, unlike other laxatives, and can therefore be used over a long or short period of time depending on your needs. Add 1 scoop or 1 sachet to 200ml of water**. Mix until the powder has dissolved. Adminster the liquid mixture via the PEG as directed by the healthcare professional. Rebalances gut flora due to its probiotic activity (3,4): aims to prevent future occurrences of constipation by increasing quantites of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. Resource Optifibre Sachets (16 X 5g):@@: Resource OptiFibre is a powdered soluble dietary fibre that mixes easily in hot and cold liquids and foods without affecting texture or taste. It is a nutritionally incomplete Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.

OptiFibre is suitable for anyone with constipation from 3 years of age, including pregnant and breast-feeding women and elderly people. serving = 1 scoop (contained in 250g canister) or 1 sachet. 1 scoop provides 4.3g of soluble fibre. Add 1 level scoop (~ = 5 g OptiFibre ® ~ = 4.3g soluble fibre) to 200ml of liquid or 150g of food. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved. Adults: start with one scoop per day and, if necessary and depending on your own sensitivity to the product, add an extra scoop every 3 days. Do not exceed 4 sccops (20g) per day. Okubo T et al, Effect of partially hydrolyzed guar gum intake on human intestinal microflora and its metabolism. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 58(8), 1364-1369, 2014.Suitable for pregnant or breast-feeding women (5), children over 3 years of age and elderly people.

Before taking this product, please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medication, have any medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding.NB: If on a fluid restriction, it is possible to add 1 scoop or 1 sachet of OptiFibre ® to less liquid. The minimum amount of liquid is 100ml. Patients who are being switched from another fibre supplement or laxatives+ should discontinue these products.