Brand information
Ispergul
Ispaghula [Psyllium] Husk
3.5 gm/5.4 gm
Effervescent Powder
120 gm container: ৳ 395.00
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Reference pricing
2022
Historical package prices
120 gm container
৳395.00
Historical reference information
These prices are from the
2022
dataset and may not represent current retail prices.
Indications
Psyllium Husk is indicated in-
- Constipation
- Raised levels of cholesterol
- Hemorrhoids or piles
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Reduces blood glucose level
Therapeutic Class
Bulk-forming laxatives
Dosage
Usual dose: 1 spoonful 1-3 times daily or as per doctor's advice.
Adults and children over 12 years: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice.
Children 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 spoonful with water depending on age and size, in the morning and at bedtime or as per doctor's advice.
Children below 6 years: Not recommended except as directed by the physician.
An additional glass of water is helpful after taking this gel.
Adults and children over 12 years: 1 spoonful with water 2 times daily or as per doctor's advice.
Children 6 to 12 years: ½ to 1 spoonful with water depending on age and size, in the morning and at bedtime or as per doctor's advice.
Children below 6 years: Not recommended except as directed by the physician.
An additional glass of water is helpful after taking this gel.
Administration
- Take one spoonful with the provided spoon.
- Put this husk into an empty glass.
- Fill glass with water (150 ml or 2/3 of the glass) stir & drink immediately.
Interactions
No significant interaction has been observed with other medicine.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel.
Side Effects
Common side effects are flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.