What you should know about

TR I FYBA

Fibrous extract of wheat grain {fiesta Triticum Tricum)

Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The name of your medicine is Trifyba. It contains fibrous extract of wheat grain {fiesta Triticum Tricum}. It is used in disorders of the bowel where a high fibre intake is required.

Things to remember about Trifyba

1. Before taking your medicine read the back of this leaflet.

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Take your medicine as directed by your doctor.

3. The best way to take Trifyba is to mix it with food. It has no taste and will not spoil the flavour of your meal. See "Taking your medicine" on the back of this leaflet.

4. Drink at least one glass of liquid eg water, tea, coffee, milk or squash when you take your medicine.

You will find more aboutTrifyba on the back of this leaflet.

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BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE If you have an intestinal obstruction (other than constipation) do not take Trifyba without first talking to your doctor.

TAKING YOUR MEDICINE Take your medicine regularly, as directed by your doctor.

The best way to take Trifyba is to mix it with food. It has no taste and will not spoil the flavour of your meal. It mixes well with cereal, muesli, porridge, yogurt, baked beans, rice dishes, mashed potatoes, spaghetti, soup, puddings, custard and many other foods. (It doesn't however mix well in water or other drinks).

Drink at least one glass of liquid eg water, tea, coffee, milk or squash when you take your medicine.

Keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop.

AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE When you first start to take Trifyba you may feel bloated or suffer from wind. These problems rapidly improve and usually disappear completely within two weeks.

STORING YOUR MEDICINE Keep your medicine in a dry place where children cannot reach it.

WHAT'S IN YOUR MEDICINE Trifyba is a light brown powder. Each sachet contains 3.59 fibrous extract of wheat grain Fiesta Triticum TricumJ. This is a natural product containing only a small amount of gluten but no additives such as colours, preservatives or sugar.

THIS LEAFLET PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON YOUR MEDICINE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

REMEMBER: This medicine is for YOU. Never give it to someone else even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

This leaflet has been produced n accordance with guidelines issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industrv.

Trifyba is manufactured by Tricum AB, Hoganas, Sweden for

Labaz Ltd a division of

Sanofi UK Ltd.

Manchester, M23 9NF

England

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