Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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CITRUCEL |
| Manufacturer |
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Bulk forming. |
| Generic Name |
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Methylcellulose 2g per 19g; pwd; orange flavor. |
| Also |
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• CITRUCEL SUGAR-FREE
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| Indications |
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Constipation, adjunct in diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome. |
| Children |
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<6 yrs: not recommended. ≥6 yrs: ½ adult dose 1–3 times daily. |
| Adults |
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1 heaping tablespoonful (19g) in 8oz cold water or juice 1–3 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction. |
| Precautions |
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Narrowed intestinal lumen. Discontinue if rectal bleeding or if no bowel movement occurs. |
| Interactions |
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Reduced absorption of salicylates, digitalis, oral anticoagulants, nitrofurantoins, others. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction. |
| How Supplied |
Pwd—16oz, 24oz, 30oz
Packets (single-dose)—20
Sugar-free pwd—8.6oz, 16.9oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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