Psyllium husk
پسیلیوم
🍽️ Alimentary Tract And MetabolismBulk-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
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🛡️ 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
👥 Special populations
- 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution
Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Drug Facts – Warnings
“If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.”
- 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution
Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Metamucil (OTC) · Drug Facts – Warnings
“If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.”
- 👶 ChildrenNo data
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- 👴 Older adultsNo data
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- ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data
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🔗 Reference links
- FDA (approval record)❌ None
- DailyMed (FDA label)FDA Metamucil (OTC)
- MedlinePlus (NIH)❌ None
- WHO ATC/DDDA06AC01
- Darooyab (Iran)Plantago-ovata-Foesk
🇮🇷 Registered in Iran Darooyab · G-2594/Plantago-ovata-Foesk
Dosage forms with Iranian generic codes, per Darooyab.
📚 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) · DirectionsFDA Metamucil (OTC) · Drug Facts – WarningsFDA Metamucil (OTC) · SPL approval / marketing category
- UK SmPC (eMC / MHRA)❌ Not present
- Published guideline❌ Not present
- Licensed reference (medical school)❌ Not present
- Iranian leaflet (IFDA)❌ Not present
- Pharmacy website (secondary, unreliable)✅ PresentDarooyab · G-2594/Plantago-ovata-Foesk
- Clinical review⚠ Unverified