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Spagulax Pure Ispaghul Mucilage Granules, 700 g Pouches
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Spagulax Pure Ispaghul Mucilage Granules, 700 g Pouches

Brand : Almirall Almirall

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What is Spagulax Pure Mucilage Ispaghul Granules used for?

Are you looking for a gentle yet effective solution for occasional or chronic constipation? Spagulax Pure Mucilage is a plant-based bulk-forming laxative made fromispaghul, also known as Plantago ovata. This product works naturally by promoting bowel movements without irritating or straining the colon walls. It’s just the kind of ally your digestive system has been waiting for.

Ispaghul, thanks to its mucilage-rich husk, absorbs water and forms a gel in the intestine. This process increases stool volume, stimulates stool movement, and facilitates elimination, all while maintaining digestive balance. As you can see, this product relieves constipation gently, while providing noticeable comfort in your daily life.

Do you lead a sedentary lifestyle or have a diet low in fiber? That’s where Spagulax stands out. As a supplement to a balanced diet, it provides valuable support for sluggish bowels by improving stool consistency. Furthermore, its granulated formula provides gentle relief without causing dependence or a rebound effect.

But that’s not all: Spagulax is also recommended for digestive issues related to dietary or hormonal imbalances. Whether it’s after a trip, prolonged stress, or a change in routine, it helps you regain natural bowel regularity. No cramps, no sharp pains—just gradual, gentle relief that respects your body’s natural rhythms.

Its 700-gram single-dose packet format allows for flexible and economical use, perfectly suited for long-term treatment. Each dose brings you closer to lasting intestinal well-being, with a feeling of lightness and comfort that transforms your days.

In short, Spagulax Pure Mucilage is a natural and well-tolerated solution to a problem as common as it is debilitating: constipation. It offers a safe, plant-based alternative suitable for many situations, including for older adults or those sensitive to the effects of conventional laxatives.

And for those who wish to take their digestive comfort even further, we recommend Spagulax Mucilage Pur as a supplement —available in single-dose packets, ideal for on-the-go use or as an alternative when traveling.

How to use this product?

Recommended Instructions for Use

This product is for oral use, using the measuring spoon provided. For adults, the standard dosage is 3 level scoops (5 ml each) to be taken before or after main meals. Each dose should be followed by a large glass of liquid (at least 200 ml total), whether water, milk, or fruit juice. The goal is to enhance the action of the mucilage by providing enough liquid for it to swell.

Warning: Spagulax should never be taken without liquid or while lying down, as this may cause esophageal obstruction. Also avoid taking it right before bedtime. Effects generally occur 12 to 24 hours after the first dose. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, it is advisable to consult your doctor.

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Precautions

Certain situations require caution: Spagulax should not be used in cases of unexplained abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, or if you have difficulty swallowing. It is also not recommended for patients with fructose intolerance or rare disorders involving the absorption of glucose or galactose.

In bedridden patients or those with bowel motility disorders, the product should be taken with particular caution. And as always, if you are taking other medications at the same time, take Spagulax at least 30 to 60 minutes before or after your other medications, as it may interfere with their absorption.

What is its composition?

Ispaghul Seed Husk, Sucrose

Packaging

Spagulax Pure Mucilage comes in the form of granules to be swallowed, packaged in a 700-gram pouch, ideal for long-term use. A measuring spoon is provided to ensure precise and easy dosing every day.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Updated on: 21/12/2015

Name of the medicinal product

SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, pellets

Ispaghul (seed coat of)

framed

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

You should always take this medication exactly as prescribed in this leaflet or by your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet. You might need to read it again.

· Ask your pharmacist for advice or information.

· If you experience any of the side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

· This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.

· You should contact your doctor if you experience no improvement or feel less well after 3 days.

Review summary

What this leaflet contains:

1. What is SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules and in which cases it is used?

2. What information should be known before taking SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules ?

3. How to take SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules ?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules ?

6. Additional information.

1. WHAT IS SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, pellets AND WHAT USE IS IT USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

LAXATIVE OF LEST

Therapeutic indications

Herbal medication indicated in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules?

List of information needed before taking the medication

If your doctor has told you about an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Cons-indications

Never take SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE in the following cases:

· Certain diseases of the esophagus,

· If you are allergic to the seed coat of ispaghul, or to any of the other ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6,

· In case of abrupt change in intestinal function persisting for more than 2 weeks.

· Rectal bleeding of unknown cause or in the absence of an exemption after taking another laxative,

· certain diseases of the bowel and colon, such as rectocolitis, Crohn's disease, intestinal occlusion,

· in the case of abdominal pain (stomach pains) or fecal matter (fecal plug),

If you have swallowing difficulties or throat problems.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Warnings and Precautions

Warnings

The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase / isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).

Occasional constipation

It may be related to a recent change in lifestyle (eg travel). The drug may be an aid in short treatment. Any recent constipation unexplained by the change in lifestyle, constipation accompanied by pain, fever, swelling of the abdomen must make seek the opinion of the doctor.

Chronic constipation (long-term constipation)

It can be linked to two causes:

· a bowel disease that requires a physician to take care of;

· or an imbalance in intestinal function due to dietary habits and lifestyle.

Treatment includes:

· increased dietary intakes of vegetable products (green vegetables, raw vegetables, wholemeal bread, fruits, etc.);

· increased consumption of water and fruit juices;

· an increase in physical activities (sports, walking, etc.);

· rehabilitation of the defecation reflex;

· sometimes, adding sound to the diet.

 

Special cases of child and adolescent

In children and adolescents the treatment of constipation is based on lifestyle and dietary measures: in particular the use of the right amount of water with infant milk powders, diet rich in original products vegetable, addition of fruit juice. The use of a laxative requires medical advice.

Precautions for use

To prevent pellets from stagnating in the esophagus, SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE should never be absorbed in the extended or dry position. In addition, a large amount of water must be swallowed after each spoon.

In case of impaired colonic drive and in patients confined to bed, caution should be exercised in taking this medication (risk of fecal impaction).

When SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE is taken with insufficient fluid, it may cause an obstruction of the throat or esophagus and result in respiratory shock. Associated symptoms may include chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.

In case of abdominal pain or irregular stools, stop treatment and consult your doctor.

In case of diabetes, consider the amount of sugar, 1.3 g per teaspoon.

Interaction with other medicines

Other drugs and SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE:

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

The medicines mentioned below should be taken under medical supervision with SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE:

· Minerals, vitamins, cardiac glycosides derived from coumarin, carbamazepine

· Medicines for treating diabetes,

· Thyroid hormones

This medication should be taken during the day, at least ½ hour or 1 hour before or after any other medication.

Interactions with food and beverages

Not applicable.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and breast feeding

This medication will only be used during pregnancy and lactation only on the advice of your doctor. If you discover that you are pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor as he alone can judge the need to continue.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE contains sucrose.

3. HOW TO TAKE SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, granules?

Instructions for proper use

Always take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.

Do not take SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE immediately before bedtime.

SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE should be taken at least ½ hour to 1 hour before taking other medicines.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

Usually, the dosage is 3 teaspoons before or after each of the main meals.

It is not recommended to use SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

The effect of pure Spagulax mucilage occurs on average within 12 to 24 hours after administration at the start of treatment.

If you feel that the effect of SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Administration mode

Oral use.

Swallow the pellets with a sufficient amount of water, milk or juice with each teaspoon, without crunching the pellets.

To prevent pellets from stagnating in the esophagus, Spagulax mucilage pure should never be absorbed in the lying or dry position.

Duration of treatment

The duration of treatment varies according to the symptomatology. If symptoms persist beyond 3 days of treatment, talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you take more SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE than you should:

Overdose with the seed coat of ispaghul may cause abdominal discomfort and flatulence, or even intestinal occlusion.

Appropriate hydration should be ensured with symptomatic monitoring.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

If you forget to take SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE:

Continue the treatment, but do not take a double dose to replace the missed dose.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Depending on the dose, certain disorders may appear such as:

· Bloating, flatulence.

· Cases of oesophageal obstruction (bezoars), most often requiring endoscopy, have been reported in elderly patients, some of which have impaired oesophageal motor function (especially when SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE is swallowed with insufficient amounts of water).

· Allergic reactions such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis, bronchospasm and in some cases anaphylactic shock.

 

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance 

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE, pellets?

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Expiration date

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Storage conditions

No special storage conditions.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Do not throw any medication into drains or household waste. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active substances and excipients

What does SPAGULAX PURE MUCILAGE contain?

The active substance is:

Ispaghul (seed coat of) ......................................... .................................................. .............. 70 g

For 100 g of granules.

The other component is:

Sucrose.

Pharmaceutical form and content

Aspect of SPAGULAX MUCILAGE PUR and contents of the pack?

This medication is in the form of granules. Box of 700 g of granules in sachets.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Holder

ALMIRALL SAS

BUILDING THE BARJAC

1 BOULEVARD VICTOR

75015 PARIS

exploiting

ALMIRALL SAS

1 BOULEVARD VICTOR

75015 PARIS

Maker

ROTTAPHARM LTD

DAMASTOWN INDUSTRIAL PARK

Mulhuddart

DUBLIN, 15 - IRELAND

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is MM / YYYY.

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

Not applicable.

 

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

SPAGULAX pure mucilage

Laxative of ballast

ispaghul

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

SPAGULAX pure mucilage: granulated (light brown); box of 700 g (160 teaspoons).
Refunded at 30%. - price: 7,26 euro (s).

SPAGULAX pure mucilage: granulated (light brown); box of 20 sachets of 10 g.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,74 euro (s).

Laboratory Almirall SAS

COMPOSITION (summary)
pc to c p sachet
Ispaghul, seed coat 3 g 7 g
Sucrose 1.3 g 3 g

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medicine is a laxative of ballast . It contains a natural substance that is neither digested nor absorbed. It imbibes water and makes the stools more voluminous and less firm.
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • inflammatory bowel disease,
  • intestinal occlusion or condition predisposing to occlusion,
  • abdominal pain of unknown cause,
  • fecal matter (stool plug).
WARNING (Contents)
It is necessary to drink plenty of water, especially in case of dilation of the colon, bed rest, and in the elderly.
Laxatives should not be used prolonged without medical advice.
The use of laxatives must remain exceptional in children.
This medicinal product contains a significant quantity of sugar (sucrose).
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
This medication can be used to treat constipation of pregnant or nursing women.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
This medication can be taken indifferently before or after meals.
Swallow the pellets without chewing them with a large glass of water or soup. Avoid absorbing them when lying down.
The laxative effect is obtained after 2 or 3 days.

Usual dosage:

3 teaspoons or 1 sachet at each of the main meals.
TIPS (summary)
Treatment failure may be related to the presence of fecal matter , particularly in the elderly.
The treatment of constipation is essentially based on hygiene measures: high-fiber food, abundant drinks, regular physical activity and time to get to the saddle.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Sensation of bloating.


GLOSSARY (summary)


fecal impaction
Stool plug in the rectum or in the colon. It is to be feared in the elderly or constipated, or those who remain bedridden for a long time. It exposes to a risk of obstruction of the digestive tract.


laxative of ballast
Laxative which has the property of swelling on contact with water: it increases the volume of the stools and makes them less hard. It is devoid of toxicity.


sugar
General term for various substances of which the most widely used is sucrose. Other sugars can be contained in drugs: glucose, fructose, lactose, etc. Glucose is the sugar used by the body; it is the only one to circulate in considerable quantity in the blood.
Sweeteners (false sugar) are allowed in diabetics or people on a diet, and are very low in calories.


symptomatic treatment
Treatment that suppresses or alleviates the symptoms of a disease without addressing its cause.

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