Plantago afra
40licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder, Softgel +1
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
3- (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
7adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience temporary gas and bloating
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes or a lazy bowel
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
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
contraindicationDo not use if you have difficulty swallowing
contraindicationDo not use if you have fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble
Alternative Names
14African 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
100.5 mg23 licensed products
0.5 milligrams9 licensed products
116 mg5 licensed products
130 milligrams4 licensed products
650 mg4 licensed products
125 mg3 licensed products
1250 milligrams3 licensed products
100 milligrams2 licensed products
130 mg2 licensed products
130.65 mg2 licensed products
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