Plantago arenaria
18licensed products
1 monograph
Powder, Capsule, Powder for solution
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
10800 milligrams5 licensed products
2.5 g3 licensed products
1000 milligrams3 licensed products
3.6 g2 licensed products
13 g2 licensed products
500 mg2 licensed products
500 milligrams2 licensed products
700 mg2 licensed products
2500 mg2 licensed products
5000 mg2 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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