Guar gum: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Hong Kong prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Adjunct in diabetes mellitus

Adult: 5 g tid. Dose to be taken with at least 200 ml of fluid. Lower initial doses may be used to reduce GI adverse effects.

Administration

Guar gum Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

In cases of oesophageal diseases or difficulty in swallowing, intestinal obstruction, ingestion of dry granules.

Special Precautions

Not recommended for children, monitor blood glucose levels. Hypoglycaemia.

Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycaemia, GI disturbances (flatulence, diarrhoea and nausea), reduced appetite.

Drug Interactions

Absorption of orally administered drugs may be affected.

Food Interaction

Reduces absorption of glucose and possibly lipids.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Guar gum is a soluble fibre which reduces postprandial and fasting blood glucose concentrations in diabetic patients. It may also slow gastric emptying in dumping syndrome.

MIMS Class

Antidiabetic Agents

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