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Good afternoon doctors. my gastroenterologist wants me to take fiber and suggested konsyl. how do i take it? do i put it on food? do i eat it directly?

Q: good afternoon doctors. my gastroenterologist wants me to take fiber and suggested konsyl. how do i take it? do i put it on food? do i eat it directly?

: Powdered or granule psyllium products (Konsyl, Meta-Mucil and others) usually are mixed with a glass of water which is swallowed, usually once daily. See the instructions on the label.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Powdered or granule psyllium products (Konsyl, Meta-Mucil and others) usually are mixed with a glass of water which is swallowed, usually once daily. See the instructions on the label.

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Answered 9/16/2023

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctors. my gastroenterologist wants me to take fiber and suggested konsyl. how do i take it? do i put it on food? do i eat it directly?

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