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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