Psyllium Husk 850 mg
by tnvitamins · capsule · 250 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 95234 19363 5
- DSLD label 217811
- Serving 2 capsules
- 125 servings
Psyllium Husk 850 mg by tnvitamins lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 1,700 mg of psyllium husk powder and 0.2 mg of lactobacillus acidophilus. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.
What is in Psyllium Husk 850 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psyllium husk powder | 1,700 mg | Higher than 56% of 261 products listing psyllium fiber (median 1.47 g). | |
| Lactobacillus acidophilusLactobacillus acidophilus Genus: Lactobacillus Species: acidophilus Note: (200B CFU/Gm) (providing 40 million active cultures at time of manufacture) | 0.2 mg | 98% of 309 products listing lactobacillus acidophilus give more (median 20 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 217811 (entered April 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 98% of the 309 products that print an amount of lactobacillus acidophilus list more than its 0.2 mg of lactobacillus acidophilus (median 20 mg).
The NIH database records one serving 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?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Mega Acidophilus With PsylliumThe Vitamin Shoppe · off the market same ingredients
- Acidophilus & Psyllium HuskVitamin World 2 shared, 68% alike
- Psyllium Seed HuskGNC Natural Brand 1 shared, 61% alike
- Psyllium Husk Veg Caps 550 mgVitaCeutical Labs 1 shared, 61% alike
- Fiber CleanVitabase 1 shared, 61% alike
- Psyllium Husk Powder Soluble FiberBronson · off the market 1 shared, 61% alike
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: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules with a minimum of 8 oz. of water once daily, or as directed by a health care professional. Begin gradually, to allow your body to adjust to the increase in fiber intake.
- Warnings
- Caution: Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before use.
- If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Notice: Take this product with 8 ounces of fluids. Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause the possibility of choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. Do not take before sleeping.
- Fiber products may affect the absorption of many medications. Do not take this product within 1.5 hours of taking medications.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 217811.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin Capsule.
How many labels does Psyllium Husk 850 mg have?
One label is on file, entered on April 23, 2020.
- Label 217811 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · on the market · 250 capsules · UPC 0 95234 19363 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names TOTAL NUTRITION, INC. (distributor), FARMINGDALE, NY. All tnvitamins products.