Description
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 1 teaspoon twice daily or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Stir or shake 1 teaspoon in a glass (250 ml) of water or juice. Drink immediately and follow with another glass of water or juice. Effects observed 12–24 hours after the first dose; results may take 2–3 days. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications.
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 worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days; if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product; 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. Consult a health-care practitioner if sore throat or cough persists for more than 3 days. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if liver function is impaired, if you are taking acetaminophen, anticoagulants, or any prescription medication. Not for prolonged use in high doses except under supervision of a qualified health-care practitioner. Contraindicated for diabetes, 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: Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within 7 days; if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product; 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. Consult
a health-care practitioner if sore throat or cough persists for more than 3 days. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if liver function is impaired, if you are taking acetaminophen,
anticoagulants, or any prescription medication. Not for prolonged use in high doses except under supervision of a qualified health-care practitioner. Contraindicated for diabetes, 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.
Ingredients
Each teaspoon contains: | |
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Psyllium (Plantago ovata) husks | 1933 mg |
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) flower bud | 12 mg |
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root | 52 mg |
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) | 193 mg |
Bentonite | 11 mg |