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Konsyl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid 6g; per packet or rounded teaspoon; sugar-free pwd.
Pharmacological Class
Bulk forming.
See Also
How Supplied
Original—10.6oz, 15.9oz; Original packets—30; D—11.5oz, 17.5oz; Orange—19oz; Sugar-Free—10.6oz, 15.9oz; Sugar-Free packets—30; Sugar-Free Orange—15oz; Easy Mix—8.8oz (w. scoop); Tabs—90; Caps—100
Manufacturer
Konsyl Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Konsyl Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Mix in 8oz liq, then drink 8oz more liq. <6yrs: not recommended. 6–12yrs: ½ adult dose. ≥12yrs: 1 packet or rounded teaspoonful (1 rounded tablespoonful for Konsyl Orange) 1–3 times daily.
Konsyl Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction.
Konsyl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Konsyl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rectal bleeding. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms).
Konsyl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Konsyl Interactions
Interactions
Tablets block tetracycline absorption (give at least 1hr before or 2hrs after tetracycline).
Konsyl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Konsyl Clinical Trials
See Literature
Konsyl Note
Not Applicable
Konsyl Patient Counseling
See Literature
