Psyllium

Administration

• Type: laxative
• Dosage Forms:
• Routes of Administration: oral
• Common Trade Names: Metamucil

Adult Dosing

• 3.3g (1 tsp) dissolved in 8oz liquid 1-3 times per day

Pediatric Dosing

• 6-12y: 1.65 g dissolved in 8oz liquid 1-3 times per day

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating: B
• Lactation risk: infant risk cannot be ruled out

Renal Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Hepatic Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

• Choking, esophageal obstruction (risk if not mixed with liquid)

Common

• Flatulence, borborygmi

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion:

Mechanism of Action

• Bulking laxative

See Also

• Constipation