Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy Side Effects

Generic name: psyllium

Note: This document contains side effect information about psyllium. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy.

Some side effects of Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to psyllium: oral capsule, oral powder for reconstitution, oral wafer

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking psyllium (the active ingredient contained in Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using psyllium and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• choking or trouble swallowing;

• severe stomach pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting;

• constipation that lasts longer than 7 days;

• rectal bleeding; or

• itchy skin rash.

Less serious side effects of psyllium may include:

• bloating; or

• minor change in your bowel habits.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to psyllium: oral capsule, oral powder for reconstitution, oral wafer

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have been reported rarely. They have included sensitization from inhalation of fine dust particles dispersed into the air as the product is mixed or poured.

While hypersensitivity reactions may be severe, they are most frequently reported by workers in the pharmaceutical firms that manufacture the drug. This is because when it is mixed or poured, fine dust particles are readily dispersed into the air and can then be inhaled and cause sensitization. Orally ingested psyllium seems less likely to induce sensitization.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included several cases of esophageal impaction and duodenal bezoars in patients receiving a bulk laxative product containing 82% psyllium (the active ingredient contained in Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy) and 18% senna (commercially available as Perdiem Overnight Relief). Other gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, intestinal gas, cramps, mild diarrhea, rectal pain, constipation, and irritation.

Hematologic

The case report of eosinophilia was believed to be a sole manifestation of an allergic reaction to psyllium (the active ingredient contained in Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy)

Hematologic side effects have included a case of eosinophilia.

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