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