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Metamucil Pink Lemonade Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Psyllium husk 3.3g; 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 Pink Lemonade Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Metamucil Pink Lemonade 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 Pink Lemonade Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction. Dysphagia.
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rectal bleeding. Esophageal narrowing. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms).
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Interactions
Interactions
Separate dosing by at least 2 hours from other medications.
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Clinical Trials
See Literature
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Note
Not Applicable
Metamucil Pink Lemonade Patient Counseling
See Literature
