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Psyllium husk
پسیلیوم
🩺 GastrointestinalBulk-forming laxative (fibre)
Market / country: 🇺🇸 USA
Metamucil (US)
🧮 Dose calculator
Constipation · Regimen source: FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Directions
- • ≥12 y 1 packet, 6–11 y ½ packet, in at least 8 oz (240 mL) liquid; up to 3 times daily. Too little liquid can cause choking. FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Directions
Enter age (weight is optional for this regimen).
🛡️ Safety & information
Contraindications
- ⛔ Under 6 years: consult a doctor. FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Directions
Formulations
- ≈3.4 g psyllium per packet — sachet 🇺🇸 USA FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Active ingredient
📚 Reference status for this drug
Shows which sources have references recorded for this drug and which do not.
- FDA label (DailyMed)✅ PresentFDA Metamucil (OTC) · Active ingredientFDA Metamucil (OTC) · Directions
- UK SmPC (eMC / MHRA)❌ Not present
- Published guideline❌ Not present
- Licensed reference (medical school)❌ Not present
- Iranian leaflet (IFDA)❌ Not present
- Clinical review⚠ Unverified