Glucomannan

199licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Kit +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Helps to lower cholesterol levels (by reducing cholesterol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract)
  • (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 Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older1–1.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older0.5–5 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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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 (FDA 2023).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes or a lazy bowel (UpToDate 2023; EMA 2013; Chen et al. 2003; Vuksan et al. 2001).
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).
contraindicationDo not use if you have difficulty swallowing (FDA 2023; Sweetman 2007; Vanderbeek et al. 2007; Henry et al. 1986).
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble (EMA 2013; Pray 2006; Berardi et al. 2002).
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (EMA 2013).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience temporary gas and bloating (Sood et al. 2008).

Alternative Names

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Glucomannan(common)Glucomannan

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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500 mg57 licensed products
200 milligrams23 licensed products
1 g19 licensed products
500 milligrams19 licensed products
150 milligrams16 licensed products
1 Grams14 licensed products
100 milligrams14 licensed products
100 mg13 licensed products
200 mg13 licensed products
1000 mg11 licensed products

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