Psyllium Husk Capsules
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- FIBRE LAXATIVE, LAXATIVE PSYLLIUM SEED HUSKS, Laxative, Psyllium Seed Husks Capsules, Natural Fiber, METALAX, Natural Source, Fibre Laxative Capsules, Natural Source, Fibre Laxative Capsules, Psyllium Seed Husks, PSYLLIUM, Psyllium Husks, Fibre Therapy, Natural Source Laxative, Psyllium Laxative, Psyllium Seed Husks, Psyllium Seed Husks Capsules, Psyllium Seed Husks, Psyllium, Psyllium, Psyllium Seed Husks
- Licence holder
- CellChem Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 02247435
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 8 July 2009
- Revision date
- 25 January 2019
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- DIN de transition
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
Medicinal composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Gélatine, Stéarate de magnésium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescentes | minimum: 13 years | 5 Capsule | maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | 5 Capsule | 4 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Bulk-forming laxative. Promotes bowel movements by increasing bulk volume and water content. Provides gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity. Dietary Fibre Supplement. Suitable for daily use by those who lack dietary fibre. Cholesterol-lowering agent*/Lowers cholesterol levels*. *Lowers (mildly to moderately) elevated cholesterol levels when taken with a low fat diet). Promotes digestive health (or digestive wellness) by relieving irregularity. Promotes heart health. Soluble fibre from psyllium, when included as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of (coronary) heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Helps to maintain a health cardiovascular system by (promoting healthy cholesterol levels) or (lowering cholesterol levels).
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 02247435
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2019. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging