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Psyllium

1licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule

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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adverse_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

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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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525 milligrams1 licensed products

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