4-in-1 Fiber on-the-go! Orange Sugar-Free By Metamucil Overview & Drug Interactions
Check For Interactions With 4-in-1 Fiber on-the-go! Orange Sugar-Free
Supplement: 4-in-1 Fiber on-the-go! Orange Sugar-Free by Metamucil
This product contains
Below is a list of the 'active' ingredients listed on the supplement label for this product.
For a list of 'other ingredients', such as fillers, please see the 'Label Information' section on this page.
Calories
Ingredient Group | Header |
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Category | other |
Total Carbohydrates
Ingredient Group | Carbohydrate |
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Category | sugar |
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Dietary Fiber
Ingredient Group Fiber (unspecified) Category fiber
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Soluble Fiber
Ingredient Group Fiber (unspecified) Category fiber
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Iron
Ingredient Group | Iron |
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Category | mineral |
Sodium
Ingredient Group | Sodium |
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Category | mineral |
Potassium
Ingredient Group | Potassium |
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Category | mineral |
Psyllium
Ingredient Group | Psyllium (unspecified) |
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Category | fiber |
Drugs that interact with 4-in-1 Fiber on-the-go! Orange Sugar-Free by Metamucil
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Label Information
Supplement Facts:
Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): | Adults and children 4 or more years of age |
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Minimum serving Sizes: |
2.9 Gram(s)
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Maximum serving Sizes: |
5.8 Gram(s)
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Servings per container | 15 |
UPC/BARCODE | 037000741084 |
Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
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Calories |
15 Calorie(s)
30 Calorie(s)
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Header |
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Total Carbohydrates |
5 Gram(s)
10 Gram(s)
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Carbohydrate |
2%
4% |
Dietary Fiber |
3 Gram(s)
6 Gram(s)
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Fiber (unspecified) |
11%
21% |
Soluble Fiber |
2 Gram(s)
5 Gram(s)
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Fiber (unspecified) |
--
-- |
Iron |
0.4 mg
0.7 mg
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Iron |
2%
4% |
Sodium |
5 mg
10 mg
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Sodium |
1%
1% |
Potassium |
30 mg
60 mg
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Potassium |
1%
1% |
Psyllium |
3.4 Gram(s)
0 NP
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Psyllium (unspecified) |
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Other Ingredients: |
Maltodextrin
Citric Acid
natural and artificial Orange flavor
Aspartame
Yellow 6
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Label Statments:
Formulation |
- Metamucil on-the-go packets are pre-measured and ready to use wherever you are. They are a portable way to get an extra serving of fiber every day.
- See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease.
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.
- Therapy for regularity
- Uses
For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowl movement in 12 to 72 hours.
- Helps support:
Appetite control
Healthy blood sugar levels
Digestive health
- Sugar-free
Not a low-calorie food
- Gluten free
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- HOW TO TAKE METAMUCIL (For adults 12 years and older)
1. Put 1-2 packets in empty glass.
2. Mix briskly with 8 oz or more of cool liquid.
3. Drink promptly and enjoy!
HOW MUCH TO TAKE
The psyllium husk fiber in Metamucil helps support:
DIGESTIVE HEALTH by promoting regularity
HEART HEALTH by lowering cholesterol
HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS take before each meal or 1 PACKET up to 3 times per day APPETITE CONTROL take before each meal 2 PACKETS up to 3 times per day
- Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.
- 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. Stir briskly and promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. For a lighter flavor experience and thinner drink, use more water.
Adults 12 yrs. & older
1 packet in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily.
6-11 yrs. 1/2 packet in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily
Under 6 yrs. Consult a doctor
- NEW USERS: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
- NEW USERS: Start with one serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.
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Formula |
- One serving of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber.
- Other information
Each packet contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 5 mg
- Orange fiber powder/naturally and artificially flavored
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Precautions |
- Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines.
- BEFORE USING this dietary supplement ask your doctor if you are considering using this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program
Are using medication to control your blood sugar levels
Have recently experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks.
STOP USING this dietary supplement and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- 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 reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
- Ask a doctor if you have have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if if constipation lasts more than 7 days
Rectal bleeding occurs
You fail to have a bowel movement
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.
- You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.
- PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE, 25 mg per packet.
- ALLERGY ALERT: This product may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
- Notice: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- 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.
- 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.
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General Statements |
- #1 Doctor recommended brand
- Individual packets sealed for your protection
- 30 - 0.21 oz (5.8 g) powder packets
- NDC 37000-024-04
- P&G
www.pg.com
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FDA Statement of Identity |
- Psyllium Fiber Supplement
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Storage |
- Store below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius)
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Brand IP Statement(s) |
- Patents: www.pg.com/patents
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Brand Information
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Dist. by | |
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Name | Procter & Gamble |
City | Cincinnati |
State | OH |
ZipCode | 45202 |
Phone Number | 1-800-983-4237 |
Web Address | www.metamucil.com |
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