Prodiem actually contains calcium polycarbophil, which is a soluble fiber. It goes under the name Equalactin or Fibercon in the US. Heather includes this ingredient on her list of ok soluble fiber supplements (see IBS supplements on the web site). Because of the low amount of fiber per pill, you have to take two at a time, every four hours. I've been taking Heather's acacia fiber, but ran out. So I picked the Prodiem up at the drugstore and have been taking it, until my acacia fiber comes in. I would say that it's something you can use in conjunction with the acacia, if you're looking for a pill form of soluble fiber. I bloated up a bit when I first started taking it, but am ok now after a few days - and this is taking only the Prodiem. I am still going to go back to the acacia fiber, but will use Prodiem as a back-up in the future. Also, my doctor prescribed Dicetel (50mg), which is truly amazing. It's not a fiber supplement, but it is an antispasmodic that really calms things down when you need it. I believe Dicetel is only available in Canada. Hope this helps!
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Re: What Pill-Form Fiber Supplments are Available in Canada?
