Lactifiber: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects 

What is Lactifiber 

Lactifiber is a medicine that is used to treat various problems which mainly include constipation, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, constipation due to pregnancy, small tear in the tissue that lines the anus among many other medical conditions. Lactifiber powder contains Lactitol and Ispaghula that helps in reducing the intestinal pH and the production and absorption of ammonia; absorbing more water and fiber in the intestine. Lactifiber softens the stools that help in easy passage of stool.   

Lactifiber comes in different forms such as powder, tablets, jar and many other forms.. There are lactifiber powder, tablets, jar, and granules. Lactifiber powder for diabetics is also available in the market. Lactifiber powder price of 90 gm is around 180 rupees in India. However, lactifiber price depends on the form of lactifiber as the price of powder, tablet, jar and granules differ from one another.

Uses and Benefits of Lactifiber 

Lactifiber powder is used to treat, control, prevent and improve various conditions, symptoms and diseases. The diseases mainly include:-

• Constipation
• Muscle spasm in the colon
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Inflammatory bowel syndrome
• Swollen veins in the anal region
• Pregnancy-associated constipation
• Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome 
• Small cut in the tissue that lines the anus

Positive changes in lifestyle like having a fiber-rich diet, drinking water a lot and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before going to use this medicine, you should talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Apart from the above-mentioned problems, lactifiber powder can also be used to treat other medical conditions that are not mentioned here. However, before using lactifiber powder, please consult your doctor first. 

Lactifiber Side Effects 

Even after having various lactifiber uses and benefits, there are certain side effects that occur from all constituting ingredients of lactifiber. These side effects do not occur always but more often. Some side effects of lactifiber can be serious and in that situation, you should get medical attention as soon as possible. The side effects of lactifiber include:- 

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Pruritus
• Bloating
• Vomiting
• Dyspepsia
• Headache
• Flatulence
• Muscle cramp
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of potassium
• Intestinal obstruction
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Excessive intestinal gas formation

Apart from the mentioned above, there could be other side effects as well. However, if you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor for medical advice.

Lactifiber Powder Dosage

The dosage of this medicine is determined by your doctor on the basis of your medical history, age, the severity of your disease, how you react to lactifiber and your current physical condition. It is always suggested to take this medicine with or after meals depending upon the prescription of your doctor. 

You should take the medicine as long as your doctor suggests. If you stop taking your medicine too early, there are high chances that your symptoms may come back and your condition gets worse. Talk to your doctor if you are taking any other medication already as it may affect the lactifiber or be affected by it.   

Consult before increasing, decreasing or making any changes in the lactifiber dosage.