Konsyl Orange Extra Strength Formula
by Konsyl · powder · 405 grams
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 02241 87980 4
- DSLD label 276857
- Serving 4.5 to 9 g (1/2-1 teaspoon); amounts per 9 g
- 45 servings
Konsyl Orange Extra Strength Formula by Konsyl lists one ingredient: 6 g of psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid per serving of 9 g. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 22, 2022.
What is in Konsyl Orange Extra Strength Formula?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 9 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 8 g | 3% | Higher than 82% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 24 g. |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | Higher than 96% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 27 g. |
| Soluble Fiber | 3 g | ||
| Insoluble Fiber | more than 1 g | ||
| Psyllium Hydrophilic Mucilloidlaxative | 6 g | Higher than 86% of 261 products listing psyllium fiber (median 1.47 g). Per day at the most servings: 18 g. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 276857 (entered September 22, 2022), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- 100% Certified Organic Psyllium Husk PowderNOW · off the market same ingredients
- Psyllium Husk PowderNOW same ingredients
- 100% Certified Organic Whole Psyllium HusksNOW · off the market same ingredients
- Certified Organic Psyllium Husk PowderNOW same ingredients
- Psyllium Seed HuskBareOrganics same ingredients
- Psyllium Husk PowderArise & Shine same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions Mix this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough fluid may cause choking. See choking warning. Adults and children 12 years and older - One tablespoon 1 to 3 times daily Children 6 to under 12 years of age - 1/2 tablespoon 1 to 3 times daily Children under 6 years of age - Consult a doctor
- Can be taken before or after meals, mornings or evenings
- Dosage: Adults and children 12 years and over: One tablespoon 1 to 3 times daily. Children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 tablespoon 1 to 3 times daily. Follow with additional fluid to aid product action, before or after meals, mornings or evenings. Children under 6 years of age: consult a doctor.
- Warnings
- Warnings Choking Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
- Do not use When abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor If constipation lasts more than seven days If you have difficulty swallowing Ask a doctor before use if you have Noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persist over a period of 2 weeks
- Stop use and ask a doctor if You experience rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement, as these may be signs of a serious condition
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how other medicines work, wait 1-2 hours before or after taking other medicine
- Tamper-evident bottle mouth sealed for your protection Do not use if imprinted inner seal is broken or missing Do not discard Konsyl into any plumbing system
- Notice: This product should be taken with at least a full glass of liquid. Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. Warnings: Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Allergy Alert: Inhaled or ingested psyllium powder may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to psyllium.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Sugar and gluten free
- Storage
- Store below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) Keep container tightly closed-protect from excessive moisture
Source: label statements in DSLD label 276857.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial flavor, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside A, FD&C Yellow No. 6.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): OK Pareve (Kosher).
How many labels does Konsyl Orange Extra Strength Formula have?
One label is on file, entered on September 22, 2022.
- Label 276857 (current) Entered September 22, 2022 · on the market · 405 grams · UPC 3 02241 87980 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (manufacturer), Easton, MD. All Konsyl products.