Label: MUCILIN SF (psyllium- ispaghula husk powder

  • NDC Code(s): 72430-003-01, 72430-003-02
  • Packager: Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated February 7, 2023

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  • Active Ingredient

    Container Pack :

    Psyllium (Ispaghula) husk 3.5 g  in one Teaspoonful

    Sachet Pack :

    Psyllium (Ispaghula) husk 3.5 g  in one Sachet

  • Purpose

    Fiber therapy for healthy bowel regularity

  • Uses

    - Treatment of occasional constipation to restore healthy bowel regularity

  • Warnings

    Choking: The product should be taken with at least one full glass (8 oz) of liquid. Without enough liquid it may swell and obstruct throat and esophagus and cause choking. If you have difficulty in swallowing do not take this product. In taking the product if you feel difficulty in swallowing, breathing problems, chest pain, vomiting, seek immediate medical attention.

    Allergy alert: Allergic reactions may occur in those sensitive to inhaling or ingesting psyllium husk.

    Consult a doctor before use:   

    -       if you have a sudden change in bowel functions that persists for ten days or more

    -       if you suffer from abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.

    Discontinue and ask a doctor if

    -       your constipation lasts seven days or more     

    -       you experience rectal bleeding

    Either of these may be a sign of a serious medical condition.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. The product should be administered to children under adult supervision; and in case of child overdose.

    Contact a physician or a poison control center immediately.

  • Directions

    Directions for Container pack 

    Mix one teaspoonful of Mucilin briskly with at least one full glass (8 oz) of water or other liquid such as fruit juice or milk and drink immediately. Take another glass of fluid. Without sufficient liquid, the natural swelling of the product may cause choking. Please see Warnings.  Do not take the product just before bedtime, or while lying down.

    Adults 12yrs. & older                            

    1 teaspoonful in 8 oz of liquid, may be taken 3 times a day.

    Children 6 - 11 yrs.

    ½ of adult dose may be taken 3 times a day.

    Under 6 yrs.

    Not recommended, but consult a doctor.

    New Users

    Start with 1 dose per day, gradually increase to 3 as necessary.

    Product normally effects within 12 hrs. – 48 hrs.

    Due to increased fiber intake you may experience minor bloating, and change in bowel routine.

    Directions for Sachet pack  

    Mix one sachet of Mucilin briskly with at least one full glass (8 oz) of water or other liquid such as fruit juice or milk and drink immediately. Take another glass of fluid. Without sufficient liquid, the natural swelling of the product may cause choking. Please see Warnings.  Do not take the product just before bedtime, or while lying down.

    Adults 12yrs. & older

          1 sachet in 8 oz of liquid, may be taken 3 times a day.

    Children 6 - 11 yrs.

          ½ of adult dose may be taken 3 times a day.

    Under 6 yrs.

          Not recommended, but consult a doctor.

    New Users

          Start with 1 dose per day, gradually increase to 3 as necessary.

    Product normally effects within 12 hrs. – 48 hrs.

    Due to increased fiber intake you may experience minor bloating, and change in bowel routine.

  • Other Information

    Container Pack :

    One teaspoonful contains: sodium   6 mg

    Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine (20 mg per teaspoonful)
    Store at room temperature. Tightly close the bottle to protect from humidity
    Contains 100% natural soluble fiber

    Sachet Pack 

    One sachet contains: sodium 6 mg
    Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine (20 mg per sachet)
    Store at room temperature.
    Contains 100% natural soluble fiber.

  • Inactive Ingredients

    Acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Yellow No. 6, mannitol, orange flavor, sodium chloride

  • Questions? 

    Questions? Call toll free: 833-MUCILIN ®

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Imported and Distributed by:

    Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc.

    501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 701,

    New York, New York 10017, U.S.A.

    Under license from:

    Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc., U.S.A.

    Manufactured by:

    Berlin Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd.

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Product Label

    Sachet

    Box

    Bottle

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MUCILIN   SF
    psyllium (ispaghula) husk powder
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:72430-003
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PSYLLIUM HUSK (UNII: 0SHO53407G) (PSYLLIUM HUSK - UNII:0SHO53407G) PSYLLIUM HUSK3.5 g  in 5 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:72430-003-0230 in 1 BOX01/15/2020
    15 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:72430-003-01400 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/15/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33401/15/2020
    Labeler - Paradigm Pharmaceuticals Inc (080044989)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    BERLIN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED - (BRANCH)661748158manufacture(72430-003)