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Product Details
Enriched Psyllium Husk is an excellent source of fiber. It purifies, decontaminates and is 100% natural. Psyllium is a bulk forming laxative and is high in both fiber and mucilage. Psyllium seeds contain 10–30% mucilage. The laxative properties of psyllium are due to the swelling of the husk when it comes in contact with water. This forms a gelatinous mass that keeps feces hydrated and soft, provided it is taken with sufficient water. The resulting bulk stimulates a reflex contraction of the walls of the bowel, followed by emptying.
Suggested Use
Adults (19+): Take 3 capsules three times daily or as directed by your health care practitioner. For each gram of psyllium, take with 30 ml of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice, or similar aqueous beverage). Drink immediately and maintain adequate fluid intake. Effects observed 12–24 hours after the first dose; results may take 2–3 days. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Avoid long-term use and consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 6 weeks. Also take 1 or 2 capsules of enteric-coated AcidophilusUltra each day.
Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients: - Psyllium (Plantago ovata) husk 405.36 mg - Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) flower bud 10.12 mg - Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) root 10.12 mg - Inulin 42.92 mg - Hibiscus sabdariffa 80.98 mg
Cautions
- Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen of if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days. Consult a health care practitioner if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opoids, loperamide), or 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 esophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis). Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Consult a health care practitioner if sore throat or cough persists for more than 3 days or if you are taking any prescription medication. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if liver function is impaired or if taking acetaminophen or anticoagulants. Not for prolonged use in high doses except under supervision of a qualified health care practitioner. Contraindicated for diabetes and in hypertension, liver disorders severe kidney insufficiency and hypokalemia. May potentiate potassium depletion of thiazide diurectics and stimulant laxatives as well as the action of cardiac glycosides and cotisol.
- Do not use 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 the use of another laxative product. Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugars are difficult to regulate. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing. Do not use if you are experiencing distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen; if you are vomiting from overabundant dampness; if you have edema, hypertension, hypokalemia, cholestatic disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic renal insufficiency or congestive heart failure. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or undergoing corticosteroid treatment. Do not use if you suffer from febril disorder.
- Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium, in which case discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. Consult a health care practitioner in the event of an allergic reaction, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.