Metamucil Psyllium Fiber, Original Texture, Orange 44.2 oz (1254 g) Facts:
| | Supplement Facts | | Serving Size: | 1 rounded Tbsp (11g) | | Servings Per Container: | 114 |  | | Amount per Serving | | | | Calories Total | 40 | | | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value+ | | | | Sodium | 5 mg | <1% | | | Potassium | 30 mg | <1% | | | Total Carbohydrate | 11 g | 4% | | | Dietary fiber | 3 g | 12% | | | Soluble fiber | 2 g | | | | Sugars | 7 g | | | | % Daily Value | | | | Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
* Daily Value not established.
| + Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Indications
| Effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring irregularity.
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult dose of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program. |
Drug Interaction Precautions
| | If taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. |
Warnings
| Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts. Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
Choking: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to sell 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.
Allergy Alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks, or abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
Stop use and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. 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.
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| Dist. by Procter & Gamble |
Active Ingredients: Each tablespoonful contains: Psyllium Husk (3.4 g)
Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow 6, Natural & Artificial Orange Flavor, Sucrose |
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Adults 12 years & older: 1 rounded tablespoonful in 8 oz of liquid at the fist sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours.
6-11 yrs: 1/2 adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily.
Under 6 yrs: Consult a doctor.
Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bleeding.
New users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
Each tablespoon contains: potassium 30mg; sodium 5 mg
Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity.
See bottom for expiration date.
Contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber. |
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