Plantago afra

41licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Softgel +1

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movements (by increasing bulk volume and water content)
  • (Used in Herbal Medicine to) provide(s) gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days (Pray 2006; Repchinsky 2002).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product (EMA 2013a,b,c; ESCOP 2003a,b,c).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes or a lazy bowel (UpToDate 2024; EMA 2013a,b,c).
contraindicationDo not use if you have difficulty swallowing (EMA 2013a,b,c).
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (EMA 2013a,b,c).
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (EMA 2013a,b,c).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience temporary gas and bloating (EMA 2013a,b,c).

Alternative Names

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African plantain(common)Black psyllium(common)Blond psyllium(common)Blonde ispaghula(common)French psyllium(common)Indian plantago(common)Indian plantain(common)Ispaghul(common)Ispaghula(common)Psyllium(common)Sand plantain(common)Plantago afraPlantago arenariaPlantago ovata

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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0.5 mg14 licensed products
0.5 milligrams7 licensed products
1250 milligrams5 licensed products
116 mg3 licensed products
200 mg3 licensed products
50 mg2 licensed products
100 milligrams2 licensed products
130 mg2 licensed products
130 milligrams2 licensed products
225 milligrams2 licensed products

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