Hi, my father is 52 years old and has high diabetes. He is also having liver problems and doctor has prescribed Freego (Lacitol monohydrate & Ispaghul Husk granules). It is quite sweet to eat? What is the purpose and wouldnt it be harmful for a diabetes patient?
Hello, Welcome to ChatDoctorThanks for posting your query in Chat Doctor. I understand your concerns. Freego contains Action and Istanbul Husk granules as you know already. Lactitol is a sugar alcohol. It is used in sugar-free candies, cookies (biscuits), chocolate, and ice cream. Action also promotes colon health as a prebiotic. Lactitol in combination with Spatula husk is an approved combination for idiopathic constipation as a laxative and is used to prevent or treat constipation. It is the best Osmo-Bulk laxative in Constipation associated withIrritable bowel syn Chat Doctor. Your father may be suffering from some type of constipation. So, it has been prescribed. Lacitol doesn't cause increase in blood glucose levels. So it can be taken by your father if he is diabetic also. Hope you are happy with the answer. Thank you