Wheat Bran

Drug #1956

Wheat bran is the outer layers of a cereal grain such as wheat, approximately 20 percent of which is indigestible cellulose, used as a source of dietary fiber.

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Primary Characteristics

Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: wheat bran..

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Wheat Bran is primarily indicated in conditions like Colon tumor, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Irritable bowel syndrome.

Wheat Bran is also indicated for secondary conditions like Heart disease, Stroke.

Contraindications

Wheat Bran is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction, Coeliac disease.

Dosage

Wheat Bran's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
19 g	19 g	—	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Wheat Bran are Intestinal obstruction, Abdominal distension, Flatulence .

Warnings / Precautions

If patients have a gluten allergy wheat products could give cramps or may cause diarrhea.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Wheat Bran should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.17.6 — Laxatives