Wheat Bran

Wheat bran is the outer layers of a cereal grain such as wheat, approximately 20 percent of which is indigestible cellulose, used as a source of dietary fiber.

Brands

FIBROCOL JAR ORANGE FIBROCOL JAR ORANGE

Adult Dose

Dose: 18 to 20 g
Single Dose: 19 (19)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: oral
Instructions:

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Wheat Bran is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction,Coeliac disease.

Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Wheat Bran include Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal distension, Flatulence.

Indications

Wheat Bran is primarily indicated in conditions like Colon tumor, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Heart disease, Stroke.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Wheat Bran was found.

Interfrence

Risks

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Storage

Store in a well closed container. Refrigeration is recommended.

Warnings

If patients have a gluten allergy wheat products could give cramps or may cause diarrhea.

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