Iron: 0.8 elemental mg per serving — higher than 13% of 7,061 on-market products declaring it (market median 5 elemental mg).
Potassium: 30 elemental mg per serving — higher than 14% of 11,812 on-market products declaring it (market median 99 elemental mg).
Per serving as declared; serving sizes and daily directions differ between products.
Excipients
Citric Acid
Sucrose
Label statements
warning: Warnings Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts.
other: *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
other: GLUTEN FREE (may contain trace amount less than 20 ppm).
warning: Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
other: (C)2011 P&G
other: *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
other: Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each TABLESPOON) Purpose
Psyllium husk approximately 3.4g.....Fiber therapy for regularity
warning: 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 difficult in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
warning: Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a Poison Control Center right away.
other: 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 promply. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir.
Adults 12 yrs.&older 1 rounded TABLESPOON 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. 1/2 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.
claim: Metamucil Psyllium Fiber Capsules Information and Facts
Rely on Metamucil for these important multiple health benefits:
-Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health*
-Promotes digestive health*
-Low glycemic index**
other: -Gluten free (less than 20 ppm gluten)*
identity: Daily fiber supplement.
claim: *Psyllium fiber, as in Metamucil powders and capsules, is recognized by the FDA to treat occasional constipation and help lower cholesterol. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
other: Use as directed.
claim: This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.
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warning: Under 6 yrs. Consult a doctor
warning: 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.
other: Other information
-each tablespoon contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 5 mg
other: -store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
claim: -see bottom of canister for expiration date
claim: P&G Proud Partner of the U.S. Olympic Team
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claim: Uses
-effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
warning: Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
warning: 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.
other: Metamucil Orange Smooth
Mix Metamucil(R) Orange Smooth into at least 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage for a convenient way to add fiber to your diet and help lower cholesterol.*
claim: Metamucil Orange Smooth is also available in Sugar Free.
claim: Why is Metamucil Better?
Metamucil gives you more. It's the #1 doctor, pharmacist,1 and gastroenterologist2 recommended fiber brand.
other: May contain trace amounts of gluten.
warning: If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.
other: New Users
Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
other: 100% Natural Psyllium
identity: Daily fiber supplement/Therapy for regularity
other: P&G
WORLDWIDE PARTNER
claim: Psyllium fiber powder
Naturally and artificially flavored
claim: *See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease and for information about how low glycemic index and gluten.
other: Metamucil(R) MultiHealth Fiber is the same great psyllium fiber that consumers have trusted for over 75 years!
claim: Fiber Supplement Information
Uses - Daily fiber supplement. Each serving adds 3 grams of fiber to your diet.
-For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. 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 lower 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.
other: Directions Adults 12 yrs & older: 1 rounded TABLESPOON in 8 oz of liquid up to 3 times daily for daily fiber supplement; 3 times daily for cholesterol lowering to promote heart health. Under 12 yrs: Consult a doctor. See mixing directions in Drug Facts. NOTICE: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid.
warning: Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have a difficult swallowing.
claim: This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.*
claim: Available Sizes
-48, 72, 114, or 228 doses, and in 30-count packets
other: One adult dose of Metamucil has at least 2.1 grams of this soluble fiber.
warning: As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
claim: P&G WORLDWIDE PARTNER
warning: If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.
other: Each serving adds 3 grams of fiber to your diet.
Label facts as declared by the manufacturer to the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), not independently
lab-tested. This page reports what the label says; it does not rate, score, or recommend this product.