Pharmacodynamics: the powdered husks of flea seeds (ripe seeds of different plantago species, e.g. plantago psyllium, also called ispaghula) are used as bulking mucilloids. the water-soluble psyllium fibres mainly consist of indigestible polysaccharides. taken with plenty of fluids, psyllium leads to the increase of the fecal mass- the stool becomes softer and peristalsis is stimulated. this eventually also causes a reduction of intraluminal rectosigmoid pressure. psyllium fibres bind bile acids, which causes increased bile acid excretion. this causes an increased hepatic synthesis of bile acids and a certain reduction of blood cholesterol levels. therapeutic indications:
effective in restoring intestinal regularity to prevent constipation.
maintains lipid profile parameters in hyperlipidemic patients.
decreased risk of coronary heart disease (chd).dose and method of administration:
mix the powder with full glass of water or juice.
stir briskly and drink prom