Psyllium Complex Capsules 550 mg

Psyllium provides gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity.

Description

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 at least 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. If you are taking other medications, take this product 2 hours before or after taking them.
Duration of use: Avoid long-term use and consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 6 weeks.

Cautions and warnings:

Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days; if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product; 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 you are taking acetaminophen or anticoagulants; if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, 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, fecal impaction, inflamed bowel, or appendicitis]. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. 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 diuretics and stimulant laxatives as well as the action of cardiac glycosides and cortisol.
Contraindications: 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 defecate following the use of another laxative product; if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugars are difficult to regulate; if you have difficulty swallowing; 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; if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you are undergoing corticosteroid treatment; or if you suffer from fibril disorder.
Known adverse reactions: 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.
Notice: This product should be taken with at least a full glass of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing.

Ingredients

Each vegetable capsule contains:
Psyllium (Plantago ovata) husk405.36 mg
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) flower bud10.12 mg
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root10.12 mg
Inulin42.92 mg
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)80.98 mg
Other ingredients: Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) leaf extract and vegetable magnesium stearate in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule made of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.

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