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Citrucel Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Methylcellulose 2g per 19g; pwd; orange flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Bulk forming.
See Also
How Supplied
Pwd—16oz, 24oz, 30oz; Packets (single-dose)—20; Sugar-free pwd—8.6oz, 16.9oz
Manufacturer
Citrucel Indications
Indications
Constipation, adjunct in diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome.
Citrucel Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 heaping tablespoonful (19g) in 8oz cold water or juice 1–3 times daily.
Children
<6 yrs: not recommended. ≥6 yrs: ½ adult dose 1–3 times daily.
Citrucel Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction.
Citrucel Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Citrucel Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Narrowed intestinal lumen. Discontinue if rectal bleeding or if no bowel movement occurs.
Citrucel Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Citrucel Interactions
Interactions
Reduced absorption of salicylates, digitalis, oral anticoagulants, nitrofurantoins, others.
Citrucel Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Citrucel Clinical Trials
See Literature
Citrucel Note
Not Applicable
Citrucel Patient Counseling
See Literature
