NOW Psyllium Husk Powder (340 gr)

• Bulk-forming laxative for the gentle relief of constipation and irregularity
• Source of soluble fibre
• 100% pure powder
• Vegetarian / vegan

Psyllium is a dietary fibre with a high mucilage content. It swells when mixed with liquid, increasing stool bulk and helping support healthy gastrointestinal transit and regularity.

Medicinal Ingredients

Each 1/2 tablespoon (4.5 g) contains:
Psyllium (Plantago ovata) (Seed Husk) ... 4.5 g

Non-Medicinal Ingredients

None.

NPN: 80009888

Directions and Use

Adults and adolescents 13 years and older: Mix 1/2 tablespoon (4.5 g) twice daily with 270 mL of liquid. Stir briskly and drink immediately. Maintain adequate fluid intake.

Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Effects may be observed 12–24 hours after the first dose and may take 2–3 days.

Cautions and Warnings

Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if a laxative effect does not occur within 7 days.

Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, as these could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oesophagus or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications that inhibit peristaltic movement.

Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing, if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate, or if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or failure to defaecate following use of another laxative product.

Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas or bloating.

May contain sesame and mustard.