psyllium

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 0.52 g; PWDR: 3.4 g per pkt, 3.4 g per Tbsp, 3.4 g per tsp

constipation

[powder form]

Dose: 3.4 g PO qd-tid prn; Start: 3.4 g PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: serving size varies w/ different products; dissolve in water or juice

[capsule form]

Dose: 2-6 caps PO qd-tid prn; Start: 2-6 caps PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: use 5 caps PO qd-tid for regularity

renal dosing

[no adjustment]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 0.52 g; PWDR: 3.4 g per pkt, 3.4 g per Tbsp, 3.4 g per tsp

constipation

[<6 yo, powder form (off-label)]

Dose: 0.85-1.7 g PO qd-tid prn; Start: 0.85-1.7 g PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: serving size varies w/ different products; dissolve in water or juice

[6-11 yo, powder form]

Dose: 1.7 g PO qd-tid prn; Start: 1.7 g PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: serving size varies w/ different products; dissolve in water or juice

[12 yo and older, powder form]

Dose: 3.4 g PO qd-tid prn; Start: 3.4 g PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: serving size varies w/ different products; dissolve in water or juice

[12 yo and older, capsule form]

Dose: 2-6 caps PO qd-tid prn; Start: 2-6 caps PO qd, then incr. slowly; Info: use 5 caps PO qd-tid for regularity

renal dosing

[no adjustment]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: no adjustment; no supplement

hepatic dosing

[not defined]