Drug reference
ispaghula
Bulk laxative · Laxative (Bulk-forming laxative subsystem is not provided - 'laxative' is sufficient for the purpose of classification of the drug). However, based on the chapter, the physical mass is the key aspect.
Bulk laxativeLaxative (Bulk-forming laxative subsystem is not provided - 'laxative' is sufficient for the purpose of classification of the drug). However, based on the chapter, the physical mass is the key aspect.
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Mechanism
Acts by virtue of its physical mass.
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team