claim: Original texture
See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease
claim: 77 Teaspoons doses
Fill controlled by weight, not volume
other: Laxative
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each rounded teaspoon)
Psyllium husk, approximately 3.4 g
Purpose
Bulk-forming laxative
other: Uses
Effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
warning: Warnings
Choking: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
warning: Allergy alert: This product may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
warning: Ask a doctor before use if you have
A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks
Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Constipation lasts more than 7 days
Rectal bleeding occurs
These may be signs of a serious condition.
warning: Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
other: Directions
Put one dose into an empty glass. Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces ( a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir.
Adults & children 12 years & over
1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours.
Children 6 to under 12 years
1/2 adult dose in 8 oz. liquid, up to 3 times daily.
Children under 6 years
Consult a doctor.
warning: Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.
warning: As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
other: New Users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
other: Other information
Each teaspoon contains: potassium 30 mg, sodium 5 mg
other: Store below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F).
Protect contents from humidity. Keep tightly closed.
warning: Do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing
other: Dietary Fiber Supplement
Uses
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult dose of this product has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber.
warning: Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.
Warnings
Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts.
other: Directions
Adults 12 yrs. & older: 1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid 3 times daily. Under 12 yrs.: Ask a doctor. See mixing directions in Drug Facts. Notice: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing. See Choking Warnings.
Label facts as declared by the manufacturer to the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), not independently
lab-tested. This page reports what the label says; it does not rate, score, or recommend this product.