Psyllium Husks Bulk-forming Laxative
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Nature's Way of Canada Ltd.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 02247514
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 20 February 2007
- Revision date
- 22 October 2018
- 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 ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Plantago ovata Source : Enveloppe | 525 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Eau, Gélatine végétale, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 5 Capsule | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
A bulk laxative that promotes evacuation of the bowel by increasing fibre intake.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
Do not use in the presence of abdominal pain, nausea, fever or vomiting (this refers to signs of appendicitis inflamed bowel). Not intended for use during pregnancy or by children.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Do not take any type of laxative for more than 1 week, unless your physician has ordered a special schedule for you. Do not take laxatives within 2 hours of another medicine because the desired effect of the other medicine may be reduced. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow in dry form.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 02247514
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 2018. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging