Methylcellulose
Methylcellulose Information

About Methylcellulose

Indigestible plant residue used as a lubricating agent in the pharmaceutical preparations and as a purgative. it adsorbs water increases faecal bulk and promotes bowel movement. Methylcellulose is in used in the treatment of diarrhea or constipation and in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and spastic colon.

Indications

Methylcellulose is primarily indicated in conditions like Constipation, Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis, Irritable bowel syndrome, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Obesity.

Contraindication

Methylcellulose is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction,Dehydration.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Methylcellulose are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Fluid retention, Bloating distension.

Warnings

Methylcellulose should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any illness or allergy. It should not be used in Infective bowel disease, Oesophageal obstruction, faecal Impaction.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.