Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by vitafusion
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G 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
Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G is a dietary supplement by vitafusion with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,025 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
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- 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.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Black Psyllium.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
- For scale: 2,026 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
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HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
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 Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G, straight from the product label.
| Brand | vitafusion |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 027917019840 |
| Net contents | 220 Gummy(ies) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 267311 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Gummy Or Jelly |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 Gram(s) | 18% |
| Sugar Alcohol | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Soluble Fiber | 5 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Polydextrose, Water, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Annatto extract, Blueberry Concentrate, Carrot concentrate, Purple Carrot juice concentrate, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sucralose
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Formula
vitafusion Fiber Well gummies provide 5 grams of fiber per serving - an essential part of a healthy diet. The soluble fiber aids in digestive health, supports regularity, and provides a prebiotic effect in the gut. Now you can enjoy your fiber in a delicious and sugar free gummy!
A good source of probiotic fiber per serving Natural flavors
5 g fiber per serving Natural peach, raspberry & berry flavors
Formulation
No artificial flavors No gluten No high fructose corn syrup No dairy No synthetic FD&C dyes
Aids digestive health Regularity support Prebiotic
To ensure quality and potency through expiration, this dietary supplement is manufactured with higher active ingredient levels than the indicated amount per serving.
Colors will darken over time. This does not alter the potency of the product.
USP has tested and verified ingredients, potency, and manufacturing process. USP sets official standards for dietary supplements. See www.uspverified.org.
Seals/Symbols
Made in the USA with US & International ingredients
USP Verified Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Our commitment Discard seal, empty & replace cap Plastic bottle Bottle not recyclable unless label removed Plastic label how2recycle.info
Great tasting!
An individual's need for this product may be met through a varied and well balanced diet.
This product may settle during shipping.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Vitafusion Enjoy your fiber
FDA Statement of Identity
Fiber supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a fiber supplement, adults take two (2) gummies per day. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
Precautions
Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Processed in a facility with products that contain egg, fish, shellfish, soy and tree nuts.
Take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested dosage.
If you have a medical condition, are on medication, are pregnant or nursing or have questions regarding your nutritional needs, consult a qualified healthcare professional before using this product.
Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing. If minor gas or bloating occurs, reduce daily serving.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
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Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Gummie(s) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container110 Amounts shown are per serving.
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactions- › Soluble Fiber
Other (inactive) ingredients: Polydextrose, Water, Gelatin, Sorbitol, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Annatto extract, Blueberry Concentrate, Carrot concentrate, Purple Carrot juice concentrate, Malic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sucralose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion Drug Interactions
Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 2,025 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G interact with 2,025 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Carbamazepine (tegretol) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbamazepine interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glyburide, Metformin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Lithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
How Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin interactionMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
How Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin Hydrochloride interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionOlanzapineZyprexa
How Olanzapine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Olanzapine (zyprexa) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Olanzapine interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Pioglitazone, Metformin interaction"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abemaciclib interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G, from the product label.
vitafusion
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- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- City
- Ewing
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 08628
- Phone Number
- 1-888-334-5389
- Web Address
- www.vitafusion.com
Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G by vitafusion: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies 5 G'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.
The 18 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Black Psyllium 18 references
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