MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth By Metamucil Overview & Drug Interactions
Check For Interactions With MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth
Supplement: MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth 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
Sugar
Ingredient Group Sucrose Category sugar
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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 |
Drugs that interact with MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth by Metamucil
Below is a list of drug interactions for each ingredient in this supplement product. Please note that a supplement product may contain more than one ingredient that has interactions.
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: |
12 Gram(s)
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Maximum serving Sizes: |
12 Gram(s)
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Servings per container | 114 |
UPC/BARCODE | 037000741343 |
Ingredient | Amount per Serving | Group | % DV, Adults & children 4+ years |
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Calories |
45 {Calories}
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Header |
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Total Carbohydrates |
12 g
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Carbohydrate |
4%
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Dietary Fiber |
3 g
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Fiber (unspecified) |
12%
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Soluble Fiber |
2 g
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Fiber (unspecified) |
--
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Sugar |
9 g
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Sucrose |
--
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Iron |
0.8 mg
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Iron |
4%
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Sodium |
5 mg
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Sodium |
1%
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Potassium |
30 mg
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Potassium |
1%
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Other Ingredients: |
Sucrose
Psyllium
Citric Acid
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ORANGE FLAVOR
YELLOW 6
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Label Statments:
Precautions |
- Warnings Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts.
- Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
- 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.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a Poison Control Center right away.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.
- Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have a difficult swallowing.
- As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.
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FDA Disclaimer Statement |
- *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.
- *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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Formula |
- GLUTEN FREE (may contain trace amount less than 20 ppm).
- Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each TABLESPOON) Purpose
Psyllium husk approximately 3.4g.....Fiber therapy for regularity
- -Gluten free (less than 20 ppm gluten)*
- Other information
-each tablespoon contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 5 mg
- -contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, natural and artificial orange flavor, sucrose
- May contain trace amounts of gluten.
- 100% Natural Psyllium
- One adult dose of Metamucil has at least 2.1 grams of this soluble fiber.
- Each serving adds 3 grams of fiber to your diet.
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Brand IP Statement(s) |
- (C)2011 P&G
- Metamucil(R) MultiHealth Fiber is the same great psyllium fiber that consumers have trusted for over 75 years!
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions |
- 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.
- Use as directed.
- 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.*
- New Users
Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
- 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.
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General Statements |
- 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**
- *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.
- This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.
- -see bottom of canister for expiration date
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1.36 kg Canister
- P&G Proud Partner of the U.S. Olympic Team
36 USC 220506
- Uses
-effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
- Metamucil Orange Smooth is also available in Sugar Free.
- Why is Metamucil Better?
Metamucil gives you more. It's the #1 doctor, pharmacist,1 and gastroenterologist2 recommended fiber brand.
- Psyllium fiber powder
Naturally and artificially flavored
- *See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease and for information about how low glycemic index and gluten.
- 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.
- This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.*
- Available Sizes
-48, 72, 114, or 228 doses, and in 30-count packets
- P&G WORLDWIDE PARTNER
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FDA Statement of Identity |
- Daily fiber supplement.
- Daily fiber supplement/Therapy for regularity
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Seals/Symbols |
- BBB
ACCREDITED BUSINESS
- P&G
WORLDWIDE PARTNER
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Storage |
- -store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
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General |
- 99927069
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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 |
Questions | |
Phone Number | 1-800-983-4237 |
Other | |
Web Address | www.metamucil.com |
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