Sat Isabgol

Powder
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Sat Isabgol is a powder that contains Psyllium husk. Psyllium husk is a fibre laxative: adds bulk to stools to ease constipation and sometimes diarrhoea.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Psyllium husk (isabgol)see pack

What it is used for

Adds bulk to stools to ease constipation and sometimes diarrhoea.

How it works

Isabgol husk is soluble fibre that soaks up water and adds bulk to stools, easing both constipation and loose stools. It can also slightly lower cholesterol.

How to take it

Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into a full glass of water or milk and drink immediately, then another glass of water. Takes 2 to 3 days to work. Not just before bed.

Common side effects

  • Bloating
  • Wind
  • Stomach cramps when starting

Get medical help straight away if

  • Choking or chest pain after swallowing (always take with plenty of water)
  • Severe constipation or vomiting

Be careful

Take with a full glass of water.

Other medicines and interactions

Take other medicines 2 hours before or after it, as it can reduce their absorption. May lower the dose of insulin or diabetes medicine needed.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding; often the first choice for constipation.

Common questions

What is Sat Isabgol?

Sat Isabgol is a powder containing Psyllium husk.

What is Sat Isabgol used for?

Adds bulk to stools to ease constipation and sometimes diarrhoea.

How should I take Sat Isabgol?

Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into a full glass of water or milk and drink immediately, then another glass of water. Takes 2 to 3 days to work. Not just before bed. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Sat Isabgol?

Common side effects include: Bloating, wind, stomach cramps when starting. Get medical help straight away for: Choking or chest pain after swallowing (always take with plenty of water), severe constipation or vomiting.

Does Sat Isabgol need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Sat Isabgol in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding; often the first choice for constipation.

What are the substitutes for Sat Isabgol?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.