Psyllium Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Alramucil, Cilium, Fiber Capsules, Fiber Eze, Fiber Therapy, Fiberall, Genfiber, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl for Kids, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Laxative Natural, Laxmar, Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy, Metamucil, Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber, Metamucil Orange Coarse Milled Original Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture, Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free, Modane Bulk, Perdiem Fiber Powder, Reguloid, Serutan, V-Lax
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 12, 2024.
Psyllium Pregnancy Warnings
Psyllium has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Psyllium should be given during pregnancy only when need has been clearly established.
Psyllium Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of psyllium into human milk.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2001) "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals
References for breastfeeding information
- (2001) "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals
Further information
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