Now Psyllium Husk Capsules

NOW Psyllium Husk Capsules provide 500 mg of psyllium husk (Plantago ovata) per capsule as a bulk-forming source of soluble fibre. Helps relieve constipation and/or irregularity. Vegetarian and vegan. Available in 200 and 500 VCaps.

• 500 mg psyllium husk per capsule
• Bulk-forming soluble fibre source
• Helps relieve constipation and/or irregularity
• Vegetarian and vegan
• Available in 200 and 500 VCaps

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule):

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg capsule (hypromellose, water), stearic acid (vegetable source).

Recommended Use: Bulk-forming laxative for the gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity.

Directions: Adults and adolescents (13 years and older): Take 2 capsules 3 times daily with 250 mL of liquid. Maintain adequate fluid intake. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications. Effects may be observed 12–24 hours after first dose and may take 2–3 days.

Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven 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 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), or if you are taking medications that inhibit peristaltic movement. Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing, diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate, 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. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur following inhaled and/or ingested psyllium; discontinue use if this occurs. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. Keep out of reach of children.