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Citrucel Sugar-free Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Methylcellulose 2g per 10.2g; pwd; contains phenylalanine; 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 Sugar-free Indications
Indications
Constipation, adjunct in diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome.
Citrucel Sugar-free Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 rounded tablespoonful (10.2g) in 8oz of water or juice 1–3 times daily.
Children
<6 yrs: not recommended. ≥6 yrs: ½ adult dose 1–3 times daily.
Citrucel Sugar-free Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction.
Citrucel Sugar-free Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Citrucel Sugar-free Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Narrowed intestinal lumen. Discontinue if rectal bleeding or if no bowel movement occurs.
Citrucel Sugar-free Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Citrucel Sugar-free Interactions
Interactions
Reduced absorption of salicylates, digitalis, oral anticoagulants, nitrofurantoins, others.
Citrucel Sugar-free Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Citrucel Sugar-free Clinical Trials
See Literature
Citrucel Sugar-free Note
Not Applicable
Citrucel Sugar-free Patient Counseling
See Literature
