Vegeta Herbal is an herbal supplement that is useful to help smooth bowel movements. The combination of herbal ingredients contained in this product will help soften stools so that they are easier to pass.
Vegeta Herbs contains Plantago ovata or psyllium which is a source of fiber and senna extract which has a laxative or laxative effect. The combination of these two ingredients will make it easier to pass stool.
Each 5 gram Vegeta Herbal package contains a number of ingredients, such as:
- 500 mg psyllium (Plantago ovata semini endosperm pulveratum)
- 100 mg Chinese teak leaves (Cassia sennae folium extract)
- 60 mg liquorice extract (Liquirittae radix extract)
- 50 mg fennel fruit extract (Foeniculi vulgare fructus extract)
- 25 mg rhubarb root extract (Rheum officinale radix extract)
In addition, Vegeta also contains acesulfame K and aspartame, as additives.
What is Vegeta Herb
| Active ingredients | Plantago ovata or psyllium, Chinese teak leaves, liquorice root extract, fennel fruit extract, rhubarb root extract. |
| group | Herbal medicine |
| Category | Purgative |
| Benefit | Smooth defecation |
| Used by | Adults and children >12 years old |
| Vegeta Herbs for pregnant and lactating mothers | Category N: Not categorized yet. It is not known whether psyllium in Vegeta Herbal can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid taking Vegeta Herbs. |
| Drug form | Drink powder |
Warning Before Consuming Vegeta Herbs
Vegeta Herbs should not be consumed carelessly. There are several things to consider before using this herbal supplement, including:
- Do not take Vegeta Herbal if you are allergic to the ingredients contained in this herbal product.
- Vegeta Herbal should not be consumed by children under 12 years of age. Check with the doctor first if your child is constipated.
- Vegeta Herbal is not recommended for consumption by pregnant women, nursing mothers, or people with pancreatic enzyme disorders (exocrine pancreas insufficiency).
- Vegeta Herbal contains psyllium, consult your doctor about its use if you have intestinal obstruction, difficulty swallowing, colitis, appendicitis symptoms, or constipation for more than 2 weeks.
- Vegeta Herbs contain aspartame, consult a doctor if you have diabetes or phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Do not take Vegeta Herbs more than 7 days in a row. If constipation still persists, check with your doctor for further therapy.
- Consult your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements or herbal products.
- See your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic drug reaction, serious side effect, or overdose, after taking Vegeta Herbal.
Dosage and Rules for Use of Vegeta Herbs
To help smooth bowel movements, drink 1 pack of Vegeta Herbs that have been dissolved in water, 1 time a day, before going to bed. If needed, increase the dose to 2 times a day.
How to Use Vegeta Herbs Correctly
Be sure to read the instructions on the medicine package or follow the doctor's advice while taking Vegeta Herbal. Do not take Vergeta Herbal more or more often than recommended.
Vegeta Herbs should be consumed after dinner. Dissolve 1 sachet of Vegeta Herbal powder in a glass of water or according to the dosage recommended on the packaging label. Stir the solution until evenly distributed, then drink immediately.
Do not consume Vegeta Herbal without dissolving it in water first or swallow it when it is still in powder form, as it can cause choking.
While consuming Vegeta Herbs, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are on treatment with other drugs, give yourself a break of 2-3 hours before taking Vegeta Herbal.
Most people think that taking herbal medicine is always safe because it contains natural ingredients. This is not entirely true, because not all herbal medicines have passed the testing stage like medicines from doctors. Therefore, the side effects and drug interactions are also not known with certainty.
To overcome constipation, you are encouraged to increase the consumption of fibrous foods, such as vegetables and fruit. Start slowly and increase your fiber intake gradually to help with constipation. Do not delay defecation, when the urge to defecate appears, so that the stool does not get harder.
In addition to consuming adequate fiber foods, to help smooth bowel movements, you are also advised to do light exercise regularly, such as walking, cycling, or swimming. Do this exercise at least 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week.
Interactions of Vegeta Herbs with Other Drugs
There are no studies showing interactions between Vegeta Herbal and other drugs. However, content psyllium in Vegeta Herbal can cause interactions if used with certain drugs. The possible interaction effect is a decrease in the effectiveness of sodium picosulfate or metoclopramide.
Content psyllium in Vegeta Herbs can also inhibit the absorption of drugs digoxin, warfarin, lithium, vitamin B12, or minerals, such as calcium, iron, and zinc.
To prevent interaction effects, consult your doctor if you plan to take any drugs, supplements or herbal products, while undergoing treatment with herbal vegeta.
Side Effects and Dangers of Herbal Vegeta
Side effects that can occur after using Vegeta Herbal are flatulence, nausea, stomach cramps, stomach pain, or stools that become very watery. Check with your doctor if these side effects don't go away or get worse.
In addition, if consumed more than the recommended use, Vegeta Herbal can cause diarrhea, hypokalemia, electrolyte deficiencies, or stomach cramps. Immediately see a doctor if you experience these symptoms or an allergic reaction to drugs.