Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Plantago ovata (psyllium seed)

Generic name
Plantago ovata (psyllium seed)
Brand name
ATC Code
A06AC01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Constipation
  • Oral
    • 6 years up to 12 years
      • 1 sachet once or twice daily

      • Directions for administration:

        Metamucil: Dissolve in a glass of water and drink straight away. Then drink another glass of water.
        Volcolon: Should preferably be mixed with food, or milk or fruit juice and consumed straight away. Then drink another glass of liquid.

    • 12 years up to 18 years
      • 1 sachet 1-3 times daily

      • Directions for administration:

        Metamucil: Dissolve in a glass of water and drink straight away. Then drink another glass of water.
        Volcolon: Should preferably be mixed with food, or milk or fruit juice and consumed straight away. Then drink another glass of liquid.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

Only use in children aged < 6 years on a doctor’s prescription.

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Interactions

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References

  1. Kneepkens CMF, et al, Werkboek Kindergastro-enterologie, 2002, Tweede druk
  2. Meda Pharma BV., SPC Volcolon (RVG 07716 en 09171) juni 2009, www.cbg-meb.nl
  3. Proctor & Gamble Nederland BV., SPC Metamucil (RVG 13960-63) 01-02-2017, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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