FIBER THERAPY
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient
- Purpose
- FIBER THERAPY Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
(in each 19g adult dose)
Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 2g
Purpose
Bulk-forming fiber laxative
FIBER THERAPY Uses
- 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
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 for two weeks
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- sensitivity to any of the ingredients
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- constipation lasts more than 7 days
- you fail to have a bowl movement after use
- 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.
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended maximum daily dose unless directed by a doctor
- do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
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
FIBER THERAPY Orange Flavor
Age | Dose |
adults & children above 12 years of age | start with 1 heaping tablespoon (19g) . Increase as needed, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, up to 3 times per day. |
children 6 - 12 years of age | half the adult dose in 8 ounces of cold water once daily. |
- Each adult dose contains approximately:
- sodium 3mg
- potassium 105mg
- contributes 60 calories from sucrose and sorbitol
- store below 86°F (30°C)
- protect contents from humidity
- keep tightly closed
Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C yellow #6 lake, maltodextrin, orange flavors (natural and artificial), potassium citrate, riboflavin, silicondioxide, sorbitol, sucrose, talc.
Questions or comments?
call toll-free 1-800-616-2471
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline the distributor of Citrucel®
Distributed by:
MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS
Livonia, MI 48150 USA
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Fill glass with at least 8 oz. of cold water.
2. Add the adult or child dose listed in the directions. 3. Stir briskly until dissolved and drink promptly. Drinking an additional glass of water is helpful.
TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE
Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0904-5675-16
FIBER THERAPY
METHYLCELLULOSE FOR REGULARITY
Orange FLAVOR
NET WT 16 OZ (454 GRAMS)
FIBER THERAPYmethylcellulose POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
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