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Metamucil Original Texture Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Psyllium husk 3.4g; per rounded teaspoon; pwd; unflavored; contains 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 Original Texture Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Metamucil Original Texture 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 Original Texture Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction. Dysphagia.
Metamucil Original Texture Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Metamucil Original Texture Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rectal bleeding. Esophageal narrowing. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms).
Metamucil Original Texture Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Metamucil Original Texture Interactions
Interactions
Separate dosing by at least 2 hours from other medications.
Metamucil Original Texture Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Metamucil Original Texture Clinical Trials
See Literature
Metamucil Original Texture Note
Not Applicable
Metamucil Original Texture Patient Counseling
See Literature
