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Metamucil Berry Burst! Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Psyllium husk 3.4g; per rounded teaspoon; pwd; sugar-free; contains phenylalanine, sodium, potassium.
Pharmacological Class
Bulk forming.
See Also
How Supplied
Pwd—48, 72, 114, 180, 220 doses; Pwd packets—30; Wafers—24; Caps—100, 160, 300; Caps + calcium—75, 120
Manufacturer
Metamucil Berry Burst! Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Metamucil Berry Burst! Dosage and Administration
Adult
3.4g of powder in 8oz liquid, or 2 wafers or 5 caps with 8oz liquid 1–3 times daily, or 5 caps plus calcium with 8oz liquid up to 4 times daily. Drink 8 more ounces of liquid after powder. Results in 12–72 hours.
Children
<6yrs: not recommended. 6–11yrs (use powder or wafer): 1.7g of powder in 8oz liquid, or 1 wafer with 8oz liquid 1–3 times daily. Drink 8 more ounces of liquid after powder.
Metamucil Berry Burst! Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction. Dysphagia.
Metamucil Berry Burst! Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Metamucil Berry Burst! Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rectal bleeding. Esophageal narrowing. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms).
Metamucil Berry Burst! Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Metamucil Berry Burst! Interactions
Interactions
Separate dosing by at least 2 hours from other medications.
Metamucil Berry Burst! Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Metamucil Berry Burst! Clinical Trials
See Literature
Metamucil Berry Burst! Note
Not Applicable
Metamucil Berry Burst! Patient Counseling
See Literature
