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Hi Sue - I'm really glad to hear Equalactin worked so well for you - that is wonderful!

Regarding the package dosage and limitations instructions, and using Equalactin for IBS, I called Moaiz Dayad, a partner at Numark Labs, the makers of Equalactin. Moaiz explained that because Equalactin (like Citrucel, Fibercon, Benefiber, and other soluble fiber supplements) is marketed as an over-the-counter laxative and anti-diarrheal product, it is bound by the FDA prescribing guidelines for those products. This means that Equalactin must have the dosage limitations in its packaging that apply to OTC anti-diarrheal and laxative drugs, even though Equalactin is not a drug but a fiber supplement. The FDA packaging guidelines for this category do not discriminate between the drugs and the fibers.

Moaiz reiterated the safety of the dosage information I have been given by several doctors, and that is that you may take 2 pills four times daily on an indefinite basis if you have been diagnosed with IBS by a doctor. If you do not see a measurable improvement in your symptoms within one week this would certainly point to a problem other than IBS, and you should see your doctor again.

If you're combining powder and pill supplements, I think it's definitely best to make sure that your total daily dosage is equal to what it should be for just the pills or fibers alone. You don't want to take the maximum dose for the pills and then take the maximum dose for the powders on top of this.

I'd also add that it's a good idea to call your own doc anyway and see what s/he recommends as a dosage and maintenance schedule for Equalactin for you personally.

If you have other questions or concerns about this you are welcome to call Moaiz Dayad personally, at 1-800-338-8079. He is happy to help.

Best,
Heather

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