Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor is a dietary supplement by GlaxoSmithKline with 1 active ingredient.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2013.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | GlaxoSmithKline |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 16.9 oz. |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 26748 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Methylcellulose | 2 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Aspartame, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, Malic Acid, Maltodextrin, Orange Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Riboflavin
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Formula
METHYLCELLULOSE FIBER THERAPY FOR REGULARITY
Each rounded tablespoon contains: calcium 85 mg and potassium (125 mg). Each rounded tablespoon contributes 24 calories from maltodextrin.
Methylcellulose fiber therapy for regularity. With SmartFiber.
100% soluble, non-allergenic and gluten-free.
Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine (52 mg) per adult dose.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions No Scoop Dosing (We are as concerned about the environment as you are so we have removed the scoop from our Citrucel powder products. Doing so helps save energy, reduce the amount of plastic produced and improve environmental footprints): 1. Fill glass with at least 8 oz of cold water. 2. Measure rounded tablespoon of product (one dose) and stir product into water. Stir briskly and drink promptly. 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. Use product at the first sign of constipation or irregularity. Put one dose in a full glass of cold water. Stir briskly and drink promptly. Drinking another glass of water is helpful. Adults & Children 12 Years of Age and Over: Start with 1 rounded tablespoon. Increase as needed, 1 rounded tablespoon at a time, up to 3 times per day. Children 6-11 Years of Age: Start with 2 level teaspoons. Increase as needed, 2 level teaspoons at a time, up to 3 times per day.
Precautions
Children Under 6 Years of Age: Consult a physician.
Warnings Tamper Evident Package: Printed inner seal beneath cap. Do not use if missing or broken.
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. Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for two weeks; abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Stop use and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days; you have rectal bleeding (These could be signs of a serious condition).
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine (52 mg) per adult dose.
Storage
Store below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Protect contents from humidity. Keep tightly closed.
General Statements
Indications Relieves constipation (irregularity). Helps to restore and maintain regularity. For constipation associated with other bowel disorders like IBS when recommended by a doctor. Generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours.
The Only Fiber for Regularity That Won't Cause Excess Gas
Citrucel Fiber Therapy, Methylcellulose, Sugar Free, Orange Flavor
Great Taste & Clinically Proven Effective
The only fiber for regularity that won't cause excess gas (Based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary). Citrucel's unique SmartFiber is smart because it is: the only fiber that won't ferment to cause excess gas like other fiber products (Based on laboratory testing Individual results may vary); clinically proven effective to help restore and maintain regularity; gentle enough for everyday use;
Formulation
sugar free
100% soluble, non-allergenic and gluten-free.
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Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Rounded Tablespoon(s) Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.
Methylcellulose
Other (inactive) ingredients: Aspartame, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, Malic Acid, Maltodextrin, Orange Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Riboflavin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor, from the product label.
Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor by GlaxoSmithKline: Common Questions
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Sources & How We Checked
Citrucel With Smartfiber Orange Flavor's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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