Psyllium Husks | Laxative

Recommended Dose (Adults and Adolescents 13 years and over):

1 tablespoon (5g) 1 to 3 times daily. For each gram of psyllium, mix with 30ml of liquid (water, milk, fruit juice or similar aqueous beverage). Stir briskly and drink immediately. Maintain adequate fluid intake. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Effects observed 12 to 24 hours after first dose, and may take 2 to 3 days.

Medicinal Ingredient:

Each tablespoon contains 5g (husk) of Plantago ovata (Psyllium).

Cautions/Warnings:

Consult a health care practitioner: immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product; if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days; prior to use: if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide); if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oesophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach, intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis).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; if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate; if you have difficulty swallowing. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use.

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal on bag is broken.