[See additional instructions at the bottom]

Brand name	Active ingredient	Instructions	Comments
	Ispaghula husk	1 sachet 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Orange flavored
	Psyllium husk	1 rounded teaspoon 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Orange flavored.  Available in tablets
	Psyllium husk	1 tablespoon 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Unflavored and orange flavored.  Available in capsules and wafers
	Psyllium husk	1 rounded teaspoon 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Unflavored and orange flavored.  Available in capsules and tablets
	Methylcellulose	2 to 6 tablets with 1 cup of water twice a day	Orange flavored.  Available in powder form
	Wheat dextrin	2 teaspoons 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Originally made from Guar Gum.  Flavored and available in caplets
	Calcium Polycarbophil	2 to 4 caplets 1-2 times a day with 1 cup of water	Less gas producing
	Isphaghula husk with senna derivative (a stimulant)	1 tablespoon of granules followed by 1 cup of water 1-2 times a day	More effective than fiber alone as it has a stimulant

• Read the package cover for ingredients, dosage, and amount of fiber (grams per serving) as products vary

• If you take tablets or capsules, for most products you will need 5-6 tablets/capsules to equal 1 powder serving

• Many products are available flavored and unflavored

• The above are examples of available products but many different brands are available for the same ingredients. They vary in price and flavor

• Ensure adequate water intake when you take the fiber supplement and have at least 8 glasses of water per day

• Gradually introduce fiber in your diet (starting with 1 dose a day) and increase slowly to avoid bloating and gas. If you get gassy with psyllium then try a different fiber ingredient

• Taking a fiber supplement is in addition to increasing your dietary fiber and not as a complement replacement. The best source of fiber is intake from natural sources [see section on High Fiber Foods]

• Ideal fiber intake for an adult person is 25 to 35 grams per day
• The above recommendations are for age 15 years and older

Above recommendations are generic recommendations for constipation but do not constitute an alternative to a proper medical evaluation by a physician to assess your condition. It is important to note that some patients with constipation may have more serious conditions that require different treatment.