Metamucil Smooth Sugar Free (Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid - non Rx) Customer Reviews

Metamucil Smooth Sugar Free

Rx Prescription Required    RxFormulation : Orange Flavoured Powder

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Description

Drug Description:

This medicine is used to relieve occasional constipation. A bowel movement usually occurs in 12 to 72 hours.Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F). Keep lid tightly closed to protect from moisture.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Use a dry spoon to measure powder. Take this medicine with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water or other fluid. Do not swallow dry. Use the smallest dose that is effective and lower the dosage as improvement occurs. To prepare, place powder in a dry glass, add ½ inch of liquid and stir briskly. Add remainder of liquid, stir, and drink at once. Follow with an additional glass of water if desired. Contact your doctor at once if any of the following occurs: Chest pain; vomiting; difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last for more than 2 weeks, consult your health care provider before using this medicine. Do not use this medicine for longer than 1 week unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Stop using this medicine and contact your health care provider if rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement occurs. This could a sign of a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine in children under 6 years of age. Do not take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than recommended on package label unless advised to do so by your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting you have trouble swallowingBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks if you have any other medical conditionBecause of its gradual mode of action, this medicine should be taken for 2 to 3 days to become fully effective. Do not interrupt dosage during this timeMost severe:  Rectal bleeding; failure to have a bowel movement; chest pain; vomiting; difficulty swallowing or breathing.Most common:  Bloating; gas.Other: Temporary gastrointestinal distress (cramping, flatulence, bloating).

Indication:

This medicine is used to relieve occasional constipation. A bowel movement usually occurs in 12 to 72 hours.

Storage:

Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F). Keep lid tightly closed to protect from moisture.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be taken by the patient for whom it is recommended. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplements if you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over a period of 2 weeks if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

Because of its gradual mode of action, this medicine should be taken for 2 to 3 days to become fully effective. Do not interrupt dosage during this time

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Use a dry spoon to measure powder. Take this medicine with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water or other fluid. Do not swallow dry. Use the smallest dose that is effective and lower the dosage as improvement occurs. To prepare, place powder in a dry glass, add ½ inch of liquid and stir briskly. Add remainder of liquid, stir, and drink at once. Follow with an additional glass of water if desired. Contact your doctor at once if any of the following occurs: Chest pain; vomiting; difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that last for more than 2 weeks, consult your health care provider before using this medicine. Do not use this medicine for longer than 1 week

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting you have trouble swallowing

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  Rectal bleeding; failure to have a bowel movement; chest pain; vomiting; difficulty swallowing or breathing.

Common Side Effects:

Most common:  Bloating; gas.

Other Side Effects:

Temporary gastrointestinal distress (cramping, flatulence, bloating).

Additional information

Generic name:

Psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid – non Rx

Formulation:

Orange Flavoured Powder

Strength(s):

3.4g

Quantities Available:

174g

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