Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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METAMUCIL CAPSULES |
| Manufacturer |
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Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Bulk forming. |
| Generic Name |
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Psyllium husk 0.52g; per cap; contains potassium. |
| Also |
• METAMUCIL BERRY BURST!
• METAMUCIL CAPSULES PLUS CALCIUM
• METAMUCIL ORIGINAL TEXTURE
• METAMUCIL ORIGINAL TEXTURE ORANGE
• METAMUCIL PINK LEMONADE
• METAMUCIL SMOOTH TEXTURE ORANGE
• METAMUCIL SMOOTH TEXTURE SF
• METAMUCIL WAFERS
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| Indications |
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Constipation. |
| Children |
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<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. |
| Adults |
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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. |
| Contraindications |
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Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction. Dysphagia. |
| Precautions |
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Rectal bleeding. Esophageal narrowing. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms). |
| Interactions |
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Separate dosing by at least 2 hours from other medications. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction. |
| How Supplied |
Pwd—48, 72, 114, 180, 220 doses
Pwd packets—30
Wafers—24
Caps—100, 160, 300
Caps plus calcium—75, 120 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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