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