Celevac 500mg Tablets (Methylcellulose) - 112 tablets

Celevac 500mg Tablets (methylcellulose) - The dual action of Celevac Tabletsstops diarrhoea fast and relieves diarrhoeal pain. It can also treat and relieve the symptoms of constipation. celevac can also be used to aid weight loss by reducing the appetite.How do Celevac tablets work?Whenyou are constipated, the stools become abnormally dry and hard and arepainful and difficult to expell. Methylcellulose absorbs water so ithelps to soften the stool, and as it swells up in the intestines itincreases the volume of the intestinal contents. This stimulates themuscular movement of the gut, which helps to move the stools through theintestines. The full laxative effect of Celevac Tablets may take a fewdays to develop. Since methylcellulose absorbs water in the gut, it can also be used to treat simple diarrhoea. Withits ability to treat constipation and diarrhoea, methylcellulose isalso used to control the consistency of faeces in people with acolostomy or ileostomy.Methylcellulose is also used to reduceappetite in obese people who are trying to lose weight. It is taken halfan hour before each meal and when hunger pangs are severe. As it swellsin the gut it gives a feeling of fullness that helps reduce foodintake. What is it used for?Bowel movement disturbancesConstipation Controlling the consistency of faeces in people with a colostomy or ileostomyDiarrhoea Management of ulcerative colitis symptoms Reducing appetite in the treatment of obesity What is constipation?A condition in which bowel emptying occurs infrequentlyA condition in which the stools are hard and smallA condition where bowel movement causes difficulty or painHow common is it?Constipation is thought to affect a quarter of the population at some time. Constipation is more common in the elderly because: the power of the bowel muscles diminishes with age they tend to take more medicines that have constipating side effects. What are the symptoms of constipation?Tummy pain associated with bowel movements. A feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowel. A bloated feeling in the stomach region. Diarrhoea:constipation is one of the most common causes of diarrhoea, especiallyin the elderly in care. Diarrhoea caused by constipation is known asbypass diarrhoea.What are the main causes constipation?Poor general health. Immobility or an inactive lifestyle. Insufficient fluid intake. A diet low in fibre. Fibre retains fluid and makes the stools light and soft. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Inadequate toilet facilities. Celevac 500mg Tablets (Methylcellulose)- If you have been prescribed Celevac tablets, take them exactly asyour doctor has told you to. If not, follow the recommendations givenbelow. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you areunsure. Thesetablets should be broken in the mouth before swallowing with liquid. Itis important that you drink the right amount of liquid for yourcondition. Celevac tablets swell in contact with water and should beswallowed carefully. Do not take these tablets before going to bed. Theusual dose depends upon the condition you have, and you can increase ordecrease the dose within the limits given below, until you are happythat your condition is under control.For simple constipation:take 3 to 6 tablets, two times a day with at least 300 ml (half a pint)of liquid. You may be able to reduce the dose as your bowels begin towork properly again. For the control of colostomy, ileostomy and simple diarrhoea:take 3 to 6 tablets, two times a day with as little liquid as possible.Do not drink for 30 minutes before and after taking the tablets. For the control of diverticular disease and ulcerative colitis:the usual dose is 3 to 6 tablets, twice a day, depending on the amountof constipation (drink 300 ml or half a pint of liquid), diarrhoea (witha little drink) or pain. For appetite control and the treatment of obesity:take 3 tablets with at least 300 ml (half a pint) of warm liquid 30minutes before each meal and between meals when the feeling of hunger issevere. Celevac 500mg Tablets (methylcellulose) - This medicine should not be taken shortly before going to bed.Whentaking this medicine to treat diarrhoea, avoid drinking fluids for 30minutes before and after each dose. This is also the case when takingthis medicine for colostomy or ileostomy control.When taking this medicine to treat constipation or reduce appetite, each dose should be taken with at least 300ml of liquid.Celevac 500mg Tablets (methylcellulose) - Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. No side effects have been reported with this medicine.Formore information about any other possible risks associated with thismedicine, please read the information provided with the medicine orconsult your doctor or pharmacist.

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