Sugar-Free Spagulax is a plant-based bulk-forming laxative made from ispaghul, with no added sugar. It effectively and naturally relieves temporary or chronic constipation. Ideal for people with sensitivities or those on a specific diet, it’s easy to use daily thanks to its pleasant-tasting effervescent form.
Do you experience persistent intestinal discomfort, a feeling of abdominal heaviness, or difficulty having regular bowel movements? Spagulax Sugar-Free, an effervescent powder for oral suspension, is a bulk-forming laxative containing Ispaghul, a plant-based active ingredient known for its beneficial effects on bowel movements. Indicated for
the
ofoccasional or chronic constipation, this product acts gently without irritating the intestinal lining.
The key ingredient in this formula,Ispaghul seed husk(Plantago ovata), is a natural source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber absorbs water, swells, and forms a viscous gel in the intestine, thereby increasing stool bulk. This mechanical action gently stimulates peristalsis,
facilitating
the passage
of stool while relieving digestive discomfort.
This treatment is particularly suitable for you if you suffer from bowel irregularities related to a sedentary lifestyle, dietary changes, or temporary stress. Unlike stimulant laxatives, sugar-free Spagulax does not disrupt your gut flora, making it an ideal choice for occasional
or more regular use,
depending on your healthcare provider’s recommendations.
One of the major advantages of this effervescent powder is its ease of use: simply dissolve it in a large glass of water and drink it before or after meals. It contains no added sugar, making it suitable for those monitoring their blood sugar levels or following a controlled diet, while still offering a pleasant taste thanks
a subtle, fruity
.
The formula, which contains no sugar or chemical laxatives, ensures that this product is well tolerated by most users, particularly older adults or those with sensitive digestive systems. It can be used as part of a dietary rebalancing plan or a program aimed at improving long-term digestive health, in combination with
adequate hydration and a high-fiber diet.
In short, Spagulax Sugar-Free stands out as a gentle, plant-based, and effective solution for restoring regular bowel movements, preventing abdominal pain, and facilitating comfortable bowel movements. Whether you’re experiencing temporary constipation due to travel or a stressful period, or
whether you suffer from chronic digestive sluggishness, this product can offer youa natural and balanced solution.
To complement the benefits of sugar-free Spagulax, we also recommend Herbesan Transiphyt Organic Laxative Herbal Tea, which is ideal for supporting digestive comfortin a complementary way, especially in the evening or between doses of your treatment.
Directions for Use
Sugar-Free Spagulax is taken orally as an oral suspension. The powder should be mixed into a large glass of water (about 200 mL), stirred well, and then drunk immediately. It is recommended to take one packet before or after each main meal, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
This medication should be taken while sitting or standing— never while lying down—and not immediately before bedtime, to avoid any risk of esophageal obstruction. To ensure the product works properly, it is essential to stay adequately hydrated during treatment.
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Precautions
Certain situations require caution or prior medical consultation. It is not recommended to take sugar-free Spagulax if you have:
difficulty swallowing or known digestive obstruction,
a history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis),
unexplained abdominal pain or the presence of a fecal impaction,
rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after using another laxative.
If you are taking other medications, be sure to space out your dose of Spagulax Sugar-Free by at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before or after taking any other medication, particularly if you are being treated with thyroid hormones, antidiabetic medications, vitamins, or cardiac glycosides.
In children and adolescents, its use is strongly discouraged without medical advice, as the management of constipation relies primarily on lifestyle and dietary measures.
Ispaghul Husk, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Saccharin, Apple Flavoring, Vanillin, Maltol, Heliotropine, Acetaldehyde, Trans-Hexenol, cis-Hexenol, Macrogol, Esters of Acetic, Butyric, and Propionic Acids, Esters of Ethyl, Butyl, Isobutyl, and Isoamyl Alcohols, Maltodextrin,
Gum Arabic
Presentation
Sugar-free Spagulax comes in the form of an effervescent powder for oral suspension, packaged in a box of 20 single-dose sachets. Its subtle apple flavor makes it easy to take orally, even for those with sensitive palates. This is a sugar-free medication, particularly suitable for specific diets or for people
monitoring their glucose intake.
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SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in sachet dose
Ispaghul (seed coat of)
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.
1. What is SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet and in which cases it is used?
2. What should I know before taking SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet ?
3. How to take SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet ?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet ?
6. Additional information.
LAXATIVE OF LEST
Herbal medication indicated in the symptomatic treatment of constipation.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet?
List of information needed before taking the medication
Never take SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR 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 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
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
In case of impaired colonic drive and in patients confined to bed, caution should be exercised in taking this medication (risk of fecal impaction).
The contents of the sachet must be swallowed with sufficient water.
When SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR is taken with an insufficient amount of fluid, it can cause an obstruction of the throat or esophagus and result in a 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.
This medicinal product contains 120 mg sodium per sachet-dose: take this into account in people on a strict sodium diet.
Interaction with other medicines
Other drugs and SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR:
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 WITHOUT SUGAR:
· 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.
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive or use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with known effect
SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR contains sodium.
3. HOW TO TAKE SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet?
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 WITHOUT SUGAR immediately before bedtime.
SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR should be taken at least ½ hour to 1 hour before taking other medicines.
When preparing the oral suspension, avoid inhaling the powder.
Dosage
Usually, the dosage is one sachet-dose before or after each of the main meals.
It is not recommended to use SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
The effect of Spagulax occurs on average within 12 to 24 hours after administration, at the start of treatment.
If you feel that the effect of SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist
Administration mode
Oral use.
Dilute the powder in a large glass of water. Shake and drink immediately the preparation.
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 WITHOUT SUGAR 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 WITHOUT SUGAR:
Continue the treatment, but do not take a double dose to replace the missed dose.
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 whom have impaired oesophageal motor function (particularly when swallowed SPAGULAX 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 - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr
· By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.
5. HOW TO STORE SPAGULAX, effervescent powder for oral suspension in a dose sachet?
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
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.
No special storage conditions.
If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration
Full list of active substances and excipients
What contains SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR?
The active substance is:
Ispaghul (seed coat of) ......................................... .................................................. ........ 2,1430 g
For a sachet-dose.
The other components are:
Anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sodium saccharin, mandarin dry flavor, orange yellow S, sucrose.
Pharmaceutical form and content
Aspect of SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR and contents of the pack?
This medication is in the form of an effervescent powder for oral suspension. Box of 20 or 30 sachets-dosages.
ALMIRALL SA
RONDA GENERAL MITER, 151
08022 BARCELONA
SPAIN
ALMIRALL SAS
1 BOULEVARD VICTOR
75015 PARIS
INDUSTRIAS FARMACEUTICAS ALMIRALL, SL
CTRA. NACIONAL II, KM 593
E-08740 SANT ANDREU DE LA BARCA
BARCELONA
SPAIN
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.
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).
Information for health professionals only
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Laxative of ballast
ispaghul
. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon
SPAGULAX: effervescent powder for oral suspension (mandarin flavoring); box of 20 sachets-dose.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,74 euro (s).
SPAGULAX WITHOUT SUGAR: effervescent powder for oral suspension (apple flavoring); box of 20 sachets-dose.
Refunded at 30%. - price: 2,74 euro (s).
Laboratory Almirall SAS
| p sachet | p sachet | |
| Ispaghul, seed coat | 2.143 g | 2.143 g |
| Sucrose | 1.4 g | |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 120 mg |
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