Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free 48 Doses 10 oz

Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture Sugar Free. 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 serving of Metamucil Powder 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

Active Ingredient: (in each TEASPOON) Psyllium Husk, Approximately 3.4 g. Inactive Ingredients: Aspartame, Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Maltodextrin, Natural and Artificial Orange Flavor

For Cholesterol Lowering and Heart Health:

• Adults 12 yrs. and older; 1 rounded teaspoon in 8 oz of liquid three times daily.
• Under 12 yrs-consult a doctor.
• See mixing instructions in drug facts.

• NOTICE Take 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.

• Read entire label, including WARNINGS.

Fiber Supplement information:

1. Put one dose into an empty glass.
2. 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.
3. Stir briskly and drink promptly.
4. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir.

• Laxatives, including bulk fibers 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.
• Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity.
• See bottom for expiration date.
• Contains a 100% natural therapeutic fiber.

WARNINGS:

• 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.
• Allergy alert: this product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
• Each teaspoon contains:potassium 30mg, sodium 5mg, phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 16mg per teaspoon.
• 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 or if rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
• Do not use if inner seal us broken or missing.