METAMUCIL THERAPY FOR REGULARITY- psyllium husk powder 
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

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Metamucil ®

MultiHealth Fiber

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each TEASPOON)

Psyllium husk approximately 3.4 g

Purpose

Fiber therapy for regularity

Uses

  • for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity)

Warnings

Choking

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.

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
  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • constipation lasts more than 7 days
  • rectal bleeding occurs

These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Put one dose into an empty glass. Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir.

Adults 12 yrs. & older1 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 yrs.½ adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily
Under 6 yrs.Consult a doctor

Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk 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 bloating.

New Users

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

Other information

  • each teaspoon contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 5 mg
  • PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE, 25 mg per teaspoon
  • do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing
  • store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
  • see bottom of canister for expiration date

Inactive ingredients

aspartame, citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, maltodextrin, natural and artificial orange flavor

Questions?

1-800-983-4237

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 425 g Canister Label

NDC 37000-024-02

Doctor
#1
Recommended Brand

100% NATURAL PSYLLIUM HUSK
daily fiber supplement
therapy for regularity

Meta-
mucil ®

MultiHealth Fiber

  • Helps lower cholesterol
    to promote heart health*
  • Promotes digestive health
  • Helps maintain healthy
    blood sugar
    levels*†

SUGAR-FREE
not a low calorie food

orange smooth
fiber powder / naturally and artificially flavored

NET WT 15 OZ (425 g)

72 DOSES

*See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease
and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

Principal Display Panel - 425 g Canister Label
METAMUCIL  THERAPY FOR REGULARITY
psyllium husk powder
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-024
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
PSYLLIUM HUSK (UNII: 0SHO53407G) (PSYLLIUM HUSK - UNII:0SHO53407G) PSYLLIUM HUSK3.4 g  in 5.8 g
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
Product Characteristics
ColorbrownScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorORANGEImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:37000-024-071040 g in 1 CANISTER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
2NDC:37000-024-06660 g in 1 CANISTER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
3NDC:37000-024-02425 g in 1 CANISTER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
4NDC:37000-024-01283 g in 1 CANISTER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
5NDC:37000-024-08174 g in 1 CANISTER; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
6NDC:37000-024-0430 in 1 CARTON12/15/199412/01/2021
6NDC:37000-024-100.021 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7NDC:37000-024-4444 in 1 CARTON12/15/1994
7NDC:37000-024-100.021 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
8NDC:37000-024-100.021 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/15/1994
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33412/15/1994
Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)

Revised: 2/2021
 
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company