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Help buying Fibogel!

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DanniRae Sun 26-Nov-23 10:37:02

I take a couple of sachets of Fibogel after breakfast and dinner and find it very useful to help with my constipation. However, I went online to buy some more and it seems that it is out of stock in my usual outlets.
Anybody else finding this? Or maybe has some infomation about what is going on.
Thanks!

DanniRae Sun 26-Nov-23 10:39:21

BTW .... that's one sachet in the morning and one in the evening! Just to be clear.

Grannynannywanny Sun 26-Nov-23 10:49:04

DanniRae Fybogel is the branded name and you may find it easier if you search for it as ispaghula husk sachets. You’ll see on a Fybogel sachet that’s its name. You’ll maybe find it’s also a little cheaper than the branded one. Similar to buying paracetamol instead of branded Panadol. Your GP might prescribe it if requested.

Sparklefizz Sun 26-Nov-23 11:14:10

DanniRae Fybogel has some not-good added ingredients such as aspartame so I wouldn't touch it myself.

I buy Organic Psyllium Husk capsules from Amazon which contain no added extras and are not expensive. I buy Superself brand. In case you don't know, it's best to take them away from other medications and supplements because Psyllium binds to them. Psyllium is another name for Ispaghula which is the main ingredient in Fybogel.

spyder08 Sun 26-Nov-23 11:15:12

Just checked Amazon and they are showing both the Fybogel sachets and the tablets. Also, as Grannynannywanny has said, some possible cheaper alternatives