Fiber Laxative - Smooth Texture, Sugar Free, Regular, 10 oz

• Description
• Ingredients
• Directions
• Indications / Uses
• Cautions
• Drug Interactions

Description:

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Sugar free. No. 1 doctor recommended with 100% natural psyllium fiber. One adult dose of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. Not a low calorie product. Fill controlled by weight, not volume.

Ingredients:

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Active: Approximately 3.4 grams of Psyllium Husk per dose. Inactive: Citric Acid, Maltodextrin.

Directions:

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Put one dose into an empty glass. Fill glass with at least 8 oz of water or your favorite beverage. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. Mix this product ( child or adult dose) with at lest 8 ounces ( a full glass) of water or other liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See warnings. Dosage as a Dietary Fiber Supplement: Adults 12 years & older: 1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid 3 times daily. Under 12 years old: Consult a doctor. Notice: Take this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing. As a Fiber Laxative: Dosage: Adults 12 years & older: 1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. 6-11 years old: 1/2 adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily. Under 6 years: Consult a doctor.

Indications / Uses:

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As a Dietary Fiber Supplement: 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. As a Fiber Laxative: Effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity. Contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber.

Cautions:

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Before using this product, consult a doctor if you: have a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks or more. Or if you have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or rectal bleeding, or are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell 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. May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

Drug Interactions:

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Sugar free. No. 1 doctor recommended with 100% natural psyllium fiber. One adult dose of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. Not a low calorie product. Fill controlled by weight, not volume.