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Is Fibril-Sf Powder Safe For Constipation During Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015

Question: Is Fibril SF powder safe to use in "Constipation in Pregnancy"?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
FDA category C drug

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Fibril SF powder is ispaghula which is given in constipation. However, it is a FDA category C drug which means that adverse effects are seen in fetus in animal studies with this drug, however no controlled studies have been performed in humans. Therefore it can be given if the potential benefits of the drug outweighs the risk associated.
For constipation in pregnancy, it is better to take plenty of fluids and diet full of fibres like fruits and sprouts to treat it. If not relieved by such measures, then you can take this drug once before bed time.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor for the information about Fibril.

Is it safe If I use Fibril SF powder once in week before bedtime?

Actually I am asking because whatever instruction you have given about type of food (plenty of fluids and diet full of fibres like fruits and sprouts) same instructed by our family doctor also and I am already following also. But still I am facing same problem.

I mentioned above "once in week" because if I use this medicine one time then my stomach will clear but again if I face same problem then......what should be done?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX thanks for responding. Yes, you can safely use it once in a week. Do continue taking plenty of fluids and diet full of fibres.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

One more question about medicine use in Constipation.

In pregnancy, which medicine is more safe than other? Cremaffin OR Fibril SF"

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fibril SF is safer

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Fibril SF is safer in pregnancy for treating constipation.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad