PSYLLIUM HUSKS

Psyllium husks are an excellent source of soluble fibre and a beneficial addition to your diet. These emollient fibers support healthy digestive function and colon health. It helps relieve occasional constipation by softening fecal matter for easier elimination, promotes gentle bowel regularity and lowers the glycemic index of a meal. They help slow down the absorption of dietary sugars and maintain a healthy level of cholesterol.UseRECOMMENDED USES Used in herbal medicine to gently relieve occasional constipation.RECOMMENDED DOSEAdult (oral): 2 capsules, three times daily.CompositionMEDICINAL INGREDIENTS500 mg Psyllium (Plantago ovata) (cosse)NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTSGelatine, gel de silice stearate de magnesium, cellulose microcristallineRisk InformationConsult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if the 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 are taking medications that inhibit peristaltic movements (e.g. Opioids, loperamide). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you experience 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 upper opening of the stomach ("cardia"), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the bowel, megacolon, fecal impaction, inflammation of the bowel or appendicitis). CONTRAINDICATIONSDo not use if you experience a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or a failure to defecate following the use of another laxative.Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate.Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing.KNOWN SIDE EFFECTSHypersensitivity, such as allergy, may occur after inhalation and/or ingestion of psyllium; in this case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. Keep out of reach of childrenLicenseThis product is approved by Health Canada and its license number is 80007062.