Psyllium

Monograph
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product · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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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 afra(proper)Plantago arenaria(proper)Plantago ovata(proper)

Accepted Names (French)

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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 afra(proper)Plantago arenaria(proper)Plantago ovata(proper)

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

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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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).

Ingredients Covered

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