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Natural Fiber

Guardian Drug Company

Natural Fiber


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Psyllium husk approx. 0.52 g

Purpose

Fiber laxative

Natural Fiber Uses

relieves:

  • occasional constipation
  • helps restore regularity
  • this product generally produces 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.

Allergy alert: this product may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • difficulty in swallowing
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • symptoms persist more than 1 week

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Directions

  • take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
  • swallow capsules one at a time
  • daily maximum 3 doses
  • dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation. 
 adults and children 12 years and older 5 capsules, 1 to 3 times a day 
 children 6 to 11 years consider use of powder form of product
 children under 6 years  ask a doctor

 Laxatives, including bulk fibers, 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.

Natural Fiber Other information

  • store at room temperature
  • protect contents from moisture.

Inactive ingredients

caramel color, gelatin, iron oxide, polysorbate 80, shellac

Fiber Supplement information

Uses: An easy way to increase your daily fiber intake. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of this product provides 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.

Warnings: Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts under peel-back

Directions: Adults 12 years and older: 2-6 capsules for increasing daily fiber intake; 6 capsules for cholesterol lowering use. Take this product 8oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) up to 3 times daily. NOTICE: Take this product atleast 8 oz . (a full glass) of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing. See choking warning. 

PDP

compare to the active ingredient in Metamucil® capsules

Natural Fiber

100% Natural Psyllium Fiber

Fiber Laxative/Dietary Supplement

Relieves Occasional Constipation

Restores Regularity

100 capsules

Natural Fiber

Natural Fiber

Psyllium Husk CAPSULE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:53041-650
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Psyllium Husk PSYLLIUM HUSK 0.52 g

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CARAMEL
GELATIN
polysorbate 80
SHELLAC
BROWN IRON OXIDE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
brown 20 mm G650 capsule

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:53041-650-16 100 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:53041-650-75 160 in 1 BOTTLE
3 NDC:53041-650-45 320 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2003-01-01


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