HyFiber® is a high-concentration liquid fibre supplement classified as a food for special medical purposes (FSMP), formulated for the dietary management of bowel irregularity.
Each 30 ml sachet delivers ~12 g of soluble dietary fibre, primarily from polydextrose and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), providing both bulk-forming and prebiotic effects.
It is supplied as a clear, water-thin liquid with mild citrus flavour, designed for easy oral intake or administration via enteral feeding tubes.
Indications
- Constipation and irregular bowel function
- Bowel transit disorders
- Patients requiring fibre supplementation with low fluid volume (e.g. elderly, dysphagia, fluid restriction)
Mechanism / functional profile
- Soluble fibre → water binding → stool softening and bulking
- Prebiotic FOS → supports beneficial gut microbiota
- Gradual, non-stimulant effect (no urgency or dependency typical of laxatives)
Key characteristics
- 12 g fibre per 30 ml (high density dose)
- Low viscosity, no gritty texture
- Lactose-free, gluten-free
- Suitable for oral or tube feeding use
Administration
- Typical starting dose: 30 ml once daily, titrated up (e.g. to 60 ml/day in divided doses) depending on response
- Can be taken directly or mixed with drinks/food
Safety / regulatory positioning
- Must be used under medical supervision
- Not a sole source of nutrition
- Introduce gradually to minimise bloating
Clinical positioning
HyFiber is positioned as a low-volume, high-potency fibre alternative to powders, particularly useful in:
- patients with poor oral intake
- enteral feeding regimens
- long-term bowel management where stimulant laxatives are undesirable
In practice, it sits between dietary fibre supplementation and medical bowel management, often reducing reliance on laxatives.
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