[Plantago ovata].
Study Design
- Type d'étude
- Review
- Population
- Patients with constipation and GI conditions
- Intervention
- [Plantago ovata]. Plantago ovata (psyllium)
- Comparateur
- None
- Critère de jugement principal
- Constipation relief
- Direction de l'effet
- Positive
- Risque de biais
- 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.
En bref
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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