MUCILIN SACHET
A bulk-forming laxative for the treatment of occasional constipation or when an increased daily fibre intake is advisable. Can also be used in certain medical conditions in which stool softening is desirable, e.g. haemorrhoids, anal fissures, after rectal or anal surgery.
 
Adolescents over 12 years of age, adults, elderly: Take 1 sachet 1 to 3 times a day.
Children from 6 to 12 years of age: Take half a sachet up to 3 times a day. 
Mix 1 sachet or 2 teaspoonfuls of Mucilin with 150 mL of cool water, milk, fruit juice or other drinking liquid; stir briskly and drink IMMEDIATELY; followed by an additional glass of water or other drinking liquid. DO NOT MIX POWDER IN HOT WATER OR SWALLOW POWDER WITHOUT DILUTION..
 
Refined mucilloid of ispaghula seed (ispaghula husk) 2.45g per 5g sachet.
 
May cause abdominal discomfort and flatulence and even intestinal obstruction in high doses. An adequate fluid intake should be maintained and management should be symptomatic.
 
Avoid use  when changes in bowel habits last longer than 2 weeks, in undiagnosed rectal bleeding or failure to defecate even with laxatives.
 
Do not take before bedtime. Do not use if any allergy to the ingredient is observed.