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Ispaghula husk

It is a dietary fibre that is used to treat constipation and other bowel movement issues. More

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Description

It is a dietary fibre that is used to treat constipation and other bowel movement issues.

Generic Name

Ispaghula husk

Chemical names

Tritriacontanoic acid; Psyllic acid; Ceromelissic acid; 38232-03-0; C33:0; Psyllium husk

Brand names

NA

IUPAC name

NA

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

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Dosage/Dosage form

As directed by a healthcare provider or patients age and requirement.

Therapeutic uses

Prescribed for the treatment and management of constipation including pregnancy-associated constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel syndrome. 

Adverse effects/Side effects

NA

Interaction

NA

Contraindications

Ispaghula husk is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstructions, difficulty in swallowing, phenylketonuria, intestinal obstruction and fecal impaction.

Storage

Store at 15-30°C. 

Information

Molecular weight

NA

Molecular formula

NA

CAS number

NA

Precautions

Take Ispaghula husk with plenty of water.