Psyllium has three major uses that have been well documented by modern scientific research. These include the treatment of diarrhea , the relief of constipation, and the lowering of serum cholesterol levels.
Psyllium is one of the safest laxatives available for long-term use. It is widely considered by the traditional medical community as very safe and effective when used in recommended doses for constipation and diarrhea.
An antidiarrheic is an agent used to prevent or treat diarrhea.
A common dosage for constipation is 2 tsp of psyllium (7 g) taken with at least one glass (8 oz) of water up to three times a day. The dose for diarrhea can be even higher--up to 40 g/day.
Pedialytle is generally considered to be a good over the counter remedy used to treat diarrhea in infants. yogurt is also a well known remedy to help infants with diarrhea.
One of the most effective ways to treat diarrhea is to take 'Imodium'. Imodium is an opioid drug used specifically to treat diarrhea. One can also use products such as 'Dioralyte' which will prevent one from becoming dehydrated from diarrhea.
Try giving it an enema.
Deny him of any grass or vegatables only for a week or until the diarrhea stops :)
No- Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae. It is not related to wheat and does not contain gluten. Psyllium husks are from the outer coating of the psyllium seed, like the bran layer of grains.
Loperamide is used to treat diarrhea by slowing down movement in the intestines to help reduce the frequency of bowel movements and make stool less watery. It is commonly used to treat acute or chronic diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea.
Psyllium is called "ஈசாப்கோல்" in Tamil.
"No they are poisonous." The previous answer listed above is simply not true.... "The seeds of the psyllium plant are non-toxic, but ingestion of unsoaked seeds may cause certain degrees of gastrointestinal irritation and inflammation. Chewed seeds can produce profuse diarrhea." http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Plantago/
Psyllium husk is called "Isabgol" in Hindi.