NOW Psyllium Husk (500 mg - 200 caps)
An easy way to add fibre when meals are rushed and travel days are long. NOW Psyllium Husk capsules provide 500 mg of psyllium each, a plant fibre that swells up to 50 times its volume in liquid. This bulk-forming act...
An easy way to add fibre when meals are rushed and travel days are long. NOW Psyllium Husk capsules provide 500 mg of psyllium each, a plant fibre that swells up to 50 times its volume in liquid. This bulk-forming action helps maintain regularity and gastrointestinal health, and suits the woman who wants her fibre in a capsule rather than a gritty glass.
Why you'll love it
- 500 mg of psyllium husk per capsule
- A convenient way to increase dietary fibre intake
- Swells up to 50 times its initial volume in liquid
- Simple formula: psyllium, capsule and magnesium stearate
- 200 capsules per bottle
How to use
Adults and adolescents 13 and over: take 2 capsules 3 times daily with 250 ml of liquid. Maintain adequate fluid intake. Take 2 hours before or after other medications. Effects are observed 12 to 24 hours after the first dose and may take 2 to 3 days.
What's inside
- Psyllium 500 mg — the husk of Plantago seeds, a soluble fibre
Non-medicinal ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate (vegetable grade), purified water.
Good to know
- NPN 80010953
- Capsules contain gelatin, so they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
- Always take with a full glass (250 ml) of liquid; seek care immediately if you experience chest discomfort, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking
- Do not use if you have difficulty swallowing, blood sugar that is difficult to regulate, or a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- May cause temporary gas; discontinue use if allergy occurs
FAQs
How many capsules a day?
The label directs 2 capsules three times daily, six a day, each dose with 250 ml of liquid. At that rate the 200-capsule bottle lasts about 33 days.
Why do I need so much water with it?
Psyllium swells up to 50 times its volume in liquid. Taking each dose with 250 ml and keeping up your fluid intake lets it work as intended and helps it pass comfortably.
Is it vegan?
No. The fibre is plant-based, but the capsule shell is gelatin, which is animal-derived.