Citrucel, Methylcellulose Fiber, 240 Caplets

Citrucel Methylcellulose Fiber Therapy for Irregularity

• Gentle and clinically proven effective.
• Gives you additional fiber to help relieve occasional constipation.
• The only fiber for irregularity that won't cause excess gas.

Uses:

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity).
• generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours.

Active Ingredients (in each caplet) ... Purpose:
Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500 mg ... Bulk-forming fiber laxative

Inactive Ingredients: crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate.

Directions:
Take 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.

Adults & children 12 years of age and over, start with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day, do not exceed 12 caplets per day.

Children 6-11 years of age, start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day, do not exceed 6 caplets per day.

Children under 6 years of age, consult a physician.

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for two weeks; abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.

Stop use and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days; you have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.