Reged: 12/13/04
Posts: 4490
Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
Fibercon is marketed as a laxative but it's just fiber:
Quote: So, please ignore the fact that soluble fiber supplements are often marketed as laxatives - they are NOT. They will of course relieve and prevent constipation, but they are just as effective at treating diarrhea, and they will not compromise normal bowel function at all once your IBS is under control - they'll simply keep things normal. Soluble fiber will, in fact, work beautifully to keep your GI tract running smoothly, comfortably, and pain-free on a day-to-day basis.
Most of the major fiber supplements are just soluble fiber and suitable for both IBS-D and IBS-C. The exception is Metamucil which contains both soluble and insoluble fiber and might therefore be more suitable for IBS-C than IBS-D.
HTH.
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