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