Medicine · official US FDA label
PSYLLIUM LANGLEBERT
plante en vrac
Psyllium graine de (psyllium) · plante(s) en vrac
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This is a US label.
The official US FDA label for psyllium (published as PSYLLIUM HUSK), effective September 8, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
Official US FDA label for psyllium
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.
Uses
Uses • effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
Dosage
US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.
Directions • Take this product 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. • Adults 12 years and older: 5 capsules with at least 8 ounces. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours • children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor • Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medication by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. • As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
Warnings and precautions
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. Allergy alert This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium. 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. Keep out of reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| PSYLLIUM (GRAINE DE) (psyllium) | 250 g / un sachet | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.