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The influence of ispaghula husk on bowel habit

G Jill Davies

Centre South Bank University 103 Borough Road London SE1 0AA

Peter W Dettmar

Global R&D Category Director-Gastrointestinals and Technology Research Reckitt & Colman Products Dansom Lane Hull HU8 7DS

Roger C Hoare

41 Grundale Kirk Ella Hull HU10 7LB

Frequency of defaecation, faecal form, straining at the start and end of defaecation, feelings of incomplete evacuation of faeces and urgency of defaecation were recorded in 69 healthy volunteers during three distinct 28-day study phases: pre-treatment, treatment with ispaghula husk and post-treatment. During treatment there was a significant increase (P<0.001) in stool frequency and significant decreases in straining at the start (P<0.001) and end (P<0.001) of defaecation and in feelings of incomplete evacuation (P<0.001). There was evidence of a beneficial residual effect after treatment had stopped. There are indications that ispaghula husk (Fybogel® Orange) is of benefit in relieving constipation symptoms in apparently healthy people.

Key Words: Faecal form • incomplete evacuation • ispaghula husk • stool frequency • straining and urgency of defaecation

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 118, No. 5, 267-271 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/146642409811800511
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