Use
RECOMMENDED DOSE
Powder (14 years and older): Take 1 teaspoon (3.5g) in a glass of water or juice (250ml), one to three times daily.
Capsules (14 years and older): Take 3 capsules 2 times a day (morning and evening). Drink one glass of water (8 ounces or 250ml) with each dose.
Drink enough fluids.
Effects observed within 12 to 24 hours after the first dose and sometimes after 2 to 3 days.
Wait 2 hours before and after taking other medications.
Consult a health care practitioner if use continues beyond 4 to 6 weeks.
Composition
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS
Psyllium (husk), Licorice (root), Slippery elm (hull), Hypromellose (vegecap), Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, Pyrus malus fiber (apple).
Whenever possible, we prefer ingredients from organic agriculture or wild harvested.
Risk Information
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if constipation persists after 7 days of use.
Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications that inhibit peristalsis (e.g. opiates, loperamide) or if you have liver problems.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (these symptoms may be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, disease of the esophagus, upper stomach opening (cardia), existing or potential intestinal obstruction, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, fecal impaction, inflammation of the colon or appendicitis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use if you have observed changes in your bowel habits for more than 2 weeks, if you have undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or if taking another laxative did not result in a bowel movement, or if you suffer from swallowing disorders or if you have diabetes mellitus characterized by blood glucose levels that are difficult to regulate, or if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, cardiovascular or kidney disorders, or if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or any other medication that may aggravate electrolyte imbalances. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
KNOWN ADVERSE REACTIONS
Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, may occur after ingestion of psyllium. In such a case, discontinue use.
May cause flatulence.
WARNINGS
Do not use if safety cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.