Psyllium is a bulk laxative used for short-term treatment of constipation. It is also used to treat people with irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, and hemorrhoids and to lower cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Psyllium is available as nonprescription drug products and as herbal dietary supplement products.
Safetychecker Summary
for Psyllium
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |