Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber, Sugar-Free, Berry Smooth,23.3oz

Product Details
Other Information: When Used as a Therapy for Regularity: per teaspoon. Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing. Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity. See bottom of canister for expiration date.Misc: Daily Fiber Supplement Therapy for Regularity. 114 doses. 100% natural psyllium husk. No. 1 doctor recommended brand. Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health (see back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels). Promotes digestive health. Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels as part of your diet (see back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels). Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber, trusted for over 75 years! Questions? 1-800-983-4237. Gluten free (may contain trace amounts less than 20 ppm). If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product. www.metamucil.com. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

Indications
Uses: When Used as a Therapy for Regularity: For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity).When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement: Daily fiber supplement. Each serving adds 3 grams of fiber to your diet.For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult dose of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.For maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor before use if you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels.

Directions
Directions: When Used as a Therapy for Regularity: Put one dose into an empty glass. Mix this Product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating. New Users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary. When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement: See mixing directions in Drug Facts. Notice: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing. This Metamucil product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.Adults 12 Yrs & Older: 1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours.6-11 Yrs: 1/2 adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily.Under 6 Yrs: Consult a doctor.When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement: Adults 12 Yrs & Older: Put 1 rounded teaspoon into an empty glass and mix with 8 oz of liquid up to 3 times daily for daily fiber supplement; 3 times daily to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels as part of your diet and for cholesterol lowering to promote heart health.Under 12 Yrs: Consult a doctor.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each Teaspoon: Psyllium Husk Approximately (3.4 g).Purpose: Fiber Therapy for Regularity.Inactive Ingredients: When Used as a Therapy for Regularity: Acesulfame Potassium, Artificial Flavor, Aspartame, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, Malic Acid, Maltodextrin. When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement: Psyllium Husk, Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame, Red 40, Blue 1.

Warnings
Warnings: Allergy alert: When Used as a Therapy for Regularity: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium. Choking: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks; abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Stop use and ask a doctor if: constipation lasts more than 7 days; rectal bleeding occurs (These may be signs of a serious condition). Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a Poison Control Center right away.Other warnings: When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement: Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts.

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