Konsyl-d

Konsyl-d Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Each spoonful contains 3.5 gm Psyllium husk as an active ingredient. When the husk is mixed with water it forms a thick gel that helps to relieve constipation & regularize bowel.Konsyl-d is a mild laxative & it contains 80% soluble fibre. The main chemical ingredient of Psyllium is mucilage; very useful in chronic constipation, piles or hemorrhoids & colon cancer. It has also soothing effects on the gastric & intestinal mucosa and hence effective in gastric irritation and ulceration. Psyllium also lowers serum cholesterol levels (LDL), reduces blood glucose that are suitable for obese & diabetic patients.

Table Of contents

• Konsyl-d
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Konsyl-d
Generic	Psyllium Husk
Type	Oral capsule, oral powder for reconstitution, oral wafer
Therapeutic Class	Bulk-forming laxatives
Manufacturer
Available Country	United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Konsyl-d is used for-

• Constipation
• Raised levels of cholesterol
• Hemorrhoids or piles
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Reduces blood glucose level

Psyllium also provides easy bowel movement with smooth stool. So, it is desirable in patients with anal fissures, colon cancer, post anal & rectal surgery and during pregnancy.

Dosage

Konsyl-d 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.

• 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.

Side Effects

Common side effects are flatulence, abdominal distension, gastro-intestinal obstruction.

Interaction

No significant interaction has been observed with other medicine.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal tract obstruction or threatening obstruction of the bowel.

Storage Condition

Store in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

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