[Plantago ovata].

M Ceranić, D Kecmanović, M Pavlov, A Sepetkovski, P Kovacević et al.

Review Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica 2006

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Tipo de estudio: Review
Población: Patients with constipation and GI conditions

Intervención: [Plantago ovata]. Plantago ovata (psyllium)
Comparador: None
Resultado primario: Constipation relief
Dirección del efecto: Positive
Riesgo de sesgo: Unclear

Abstract

Plantago ovata is a high fibre bulk forming laxative. It absorbs water and expands to provide increased bulk and moisture content to the stool. The increased bulk encourages normal peristalsis and bowel motility. Clinical Indications: Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, Appetite, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes mellitus.

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A high fibre bulk forming laxative that absorbs water and expands to provide increased bulk and moisture content to the stool, which encourages normal peristalsis and bowel motility.

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A Psyllium Husk para Chronic Constipation

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