Psyllium (Ispaghula) Tables:

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability Onset of action Elimination
psyllium is hardly absorbed 24 to 72 hours more than 70% is excreted unaltered through the stool

Dose
Indication Administration
Initial loading dose
Dose Interval
Maintenance dose
Dose Interval
constipation oral 2-4 g* 8 to 24 hours 2-4 g* 8 to 24 hours
*This is the approximate dose of a heaping teaspoon (psyllium content varies with the preparations). Take with plenty of fluid (20-40ml, e.g. water, fruit juice, milk)!

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