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New Chlorox Powder (Psyllium Husk)

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Ingredient · strength
Psyllium Husk›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
(주)엔터팜
Appearance
Orange powder with a weak orange fragrance and dark brown specks.
Packaging
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Approval status
Company closed

MFDS item code 200901592 · Notified 2009.03.02

This product's status changed to Company closed on 2023.05.30. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of bowel management in chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (constipation type), etc.
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
Adults: 1 spoon (3-3.25g of psyllium husk, 8-8.67g of this product) 1-3 times daily before meals or between meals (on an empty stomach) taken orally. Method of administration: 1) Add 1 dose (adults: 1 spoon) to an appropriate container of water. 2) Slowly fill the container with cold water. 3) After stirring the contents well, immediately drink all of it. If taken without water against the instructions, be sure to consume an adequate amount of fluids.
Children's dosage
Children (6-12 years): Administer 1/2 of the adult dose. Method of administration: 1) Add 1 dose (children: 1/2 spoon) to an appropriate container of water. 2) Slowly fill the container with cold water. 3) Stir the contents well.

Ingredients

Importer
(주)엔터팜

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of bowel management in chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (constipation type), etc.

  • Chronic constipation
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • constipation associated with diverticular disease
  • hemorrhoids
  • constipation after pregnancy
  • constipation during post-recovery phases
  • constipation in the elderly.
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This medication is used as an adjunct therapy for chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation in diverticular disease. It also aids in bowel management for patients with hemorrhoids and in treating constipation during pregnancy, post-recovery phases, and in the elderly. Overall, it is effective in improving constipation due to various causes.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: 1 spoon (3-3.25g of psyllium husk, 8-8.67g of this product) 1-3 times daily before meals or between meals (on an empty stomach) taken orally. Method of administration: 1) Add 1 dose (adults: 1 spoon) to an appropriate container of water. 2) Slowly fill the container with cold water. 3) After stirring the contents well, immediately drink all of it. If taken without water against the instructions, be sure to consume an adequate amount of fluids.

Children's dosage

Children (6-12 years): Administer 1/2 of the adult dose. Method of administration: 1) Add 1 dose (children: 1/2 spoon) to an appropriate container of water. 2) Slowly fill the container with cold water. 3) Stir the contents well.

Precautions

This medication should not be taken by patients with acute abdominal diseases, colonic relaxation, intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal stenosis requiring surgery, or in cases of fecal impaction. Additionally, since the artificial sweetener aspartame contained in this medication breaks down into phenylalanine in the body, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Patients with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, children, those taking other medications, and pregnant women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Particularly, extra caution is needed during the first three months of pregnancy. It is important to consult a specialist if there is a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than two weeks. If symptoms such as allergy, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting occur while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist. Moreover, if there is any rectal bleeding after taking this medication, consult a specialist, and if constipation symptoms do not improve after taking it for more than a week, the medication should be discontinued and the cause identified. This medication may increase the effect of cardiac glycosides when taken together due to potassium deficiency, so caution is advised. It is essential to strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and method, and when administering to children, supervision by a guardian is necessary. This medication should not be taken dry without water; drinking a cup of water after taking it is more effective. Prolonged use may lead to tolerance and worsening of constipation, so long-term use should be avoided. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place. Also, do not transfer medications from their original container to another; store them in their original container and close them tightly for safety.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • allergy symptoms
  • rectal bleeding
  • no improvement in constipation symptoms

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in an airtight container that allows for good air circulation, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Orange powder with a weak orange fragrance and dark brown specks.

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