METHYLCELLULOSE

Brand names: Best Choice Fiber Therapy, DRx Choice Fiber Therapy, meijer Fiber Therapy, equate Fiber Therapy, CITRUCEL, Goodsense Fiber, AMAZON FIBER THERAPY, CVS Fiber Therapy, FIBER THERAPY, Rite Aid Fiber Therapy, QUALITY CHOICE Fiber Therapy, HEB Fiber Therapy, Soluble Fiber, Walgreens Fiber Therapy, CDMA Fiber Therapy, Premier Value Fiber Therapy

Warnings

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. Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Uses

Uses ▪ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) ▪ generally produces a bowel movement in 12 -72 hours. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) 500 mg/1 METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) 500 mg/1 METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) 2 g/19g METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) 2 g/10.2g

Directions 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 CITRUCEL Orange Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over start with 1 heaping tablespoon . Increase as needed, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, up to 3 times per day. children 6 - 11 years of age start with 2.5 level teaspoons . Increase as needed, 2.5 level teaspoons at a time, up to 3 times per day. children under 6 years of age consult a doctor CITRUCEL Sugar Free Age Dose adults and 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. children under 6 years of age consult a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient (in each heaping tablespoon) CITRUCEL Orange Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 2 g

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients (Citrucel Orange) citric acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow no. 6 lake, maltodextrin, orange flavors (natural and artificial), potassium citrate, riboflavin, soy lecithin, sucrose, titanium dioxide, tricalcium phosphate

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Official source

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