Overview
Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. It is found in some laxatives for treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity in bowel movements. Its potential benefit in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis has been studied . Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as a gentle laxative agent in many parts of the world that is more commonly referred as psyllium or psyllium husk.
Background
Platango seeds refer to the seeds collected from various species of plantago trees. It is found in some laxatives for treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity in bowel movements. Its potential benefit in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis has been studied . Regardless, this agent is most predominantly used as a gentle laxative agent in many parts of the world that is more commonly referred as psyllium or psyllium husk.
Indication
Indications include the treatment of patients needing a high fibre regime, perhaps for: (a) the relief of constipation, including constipation in pregnancy and the maintenance of regularity; (b) the management of bowel function in patients with colostomy, ileostomy, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, chronic diarrhea with diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis .
Associated Conditions
- Bowel Motility
- Constipation
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024/10/15 | Phase 2 | Recruiting | Dr Bruno Chumpitazi, M.D. | ||
2023/12/12 | Phase 2 | Not yet recruiting | |||
2023/05/22 | Phase 4 | Completed | |||
2018/09/13 | Phase 4 | Completed | West Side Institute for Science and Education | ||
2016/08/16 | Not Applicable | Completed | Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc | ||
2014/05/22 | Phase 2 | Terminated | |||
2014/05/13 | Phase 4 | Completed | Francesco Gabrielli | ||
2010/12/02 | Phase 4 | Completed | |||
2008/08/04 | Phase 2 | Completed | |||
2005/09/16 | Not Applicable | Completed |
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc | 68163-571 | ORAL | 3.4 g in 12 g | 4/8/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Authorization Holder | Status | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | Approval Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No HSA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
NMPA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No PPB approvals found for this drug. | |||||
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METAMUCIL (psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid) smooth texture orange powder jar | 68398 | Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration | Medicine | A | 3/17/1999 |
| Spring Leaf Fat Clear | 292279 | Medicine | A | 8/1/2017 | |
| LIVE TONIC VITAMIN B COMPLEX | 148298 | Medicine | A | 12/10/2007 | |
| METAMUCIL LEMON LIME SMOOTH psyllium husk powder 578mg/g jar | 47538 | Medicine | A | 1/19/1994 | |
| METAMUCIL FIBRECAPS | 316480 | Medicine | A | 4/15/2019 | |
| NUCOLOX oral powder | 63979 | Medicine | A | 5/11/1998 | |
| Swisse Ultiboost Fibre Cleanse | 450365 | Medicine | A | 5/31/2024 | |
| Elite Fibre Cleanse | 468465 | Medicine | A | 11/13/2024 | |
| Metamucil orange powder | 33597 | Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration | Medicine | A | 11/7/1991 |
| Metamucil Wild Berry Smooth | 464112 | Medicine | A | 10/11/2024 |