Ingredient

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Psyllium Plantago Ovata Husk

Four randomized crossover clinical trials support the efficacy of psyllium in reducing stool liquidity or frequency in acute and chronic diarrhoea.

Reviewed health uses

Acute Diarrhea

For relief nowSome evidence

Small clinical studies suggest psyllium husk can make loose stools more formed by absorbing and retaining water. However, much of the research used experimentally induced diarrhea in healthy adults or studied chronic diarrhea, so evidence for naturally occurring acute diarrhea is limited.

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Safety information

Get medical help if the psyllium review notes psyllium is generally well tolerated but contraindicated in bowel obstruction and requires adequate fluid intake.

Caution

Get medical help if the psyllium review notes psyllium is generally well tolerated but contraindicated in bowel obstruction and requires adequate fluid intake.