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Appetite control Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health. Promotes digestive health. Compare to the fiber content in Meramuil fiber(This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, owner of the registered trademark Metamucil powder). Fill controlled by weight, not volume.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: (When Used as a Therapy for Regularity): In Each Tablespoon: Psyllium Husk (Approximately 3.4 g). (When Used as a Therapy for Regularity): Purpose: Fiber Therapy for Regularity. Inactive Ingredients: (When Used as a Therapy for Regularity): Citric Acid, FD&C Yellow 6, Natural & Artificial Orange Flavor, Silica, Sucrose. (When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement): Sucrose, Psyllium Husk, Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Orange Flavor, Silica, FD&C Yellow 6.
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 serving per day; gradually increased to desired daily intake. You may initially experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake. (When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement): New Users: Start with 1 serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may initially experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake. (When Used as a Therapy for Regularity): Adults 12 Years & Older: 1 rounded tablespoon 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): For Feeling Less Hungry Between Meals: Adults 12 Yrs and Over: Two rounded tablespoons in 8 or more ounces of liquid with meals, up to 3 times daily. For Lowering Cholesterol to Promote Heart Health Adults 12 Yrs & Over: One rounded tablespoon in 8 ounces of liquid, 3 times daily. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of this product has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as a part of a cholesterol-lowering program. For Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels as Part of Your Diet Adults 12 Yrs and Over: One rounded tablespoon in 8 oz. of liquid, 3 times daily. Consult your doctor before used you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels. For Promoting and Maintaining Digestive Health Adults 12 Yrs and Over: One rounded tablespoon in 8 oz of liquid up to 3 times daily for fiber supplementation. For occasional constipation and to help promote and maintain regularity. For Children Under 12: Consult a doctor.
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, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1.800-222-1222. Allergy alert: (When Used as a Daily Fiber Supplement): This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium. Other warnings: Notice: Put powder into an empty glass. Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Stir briskly and drink promptly. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing. Contact your doctor before using this dietary supplement if you have recently experienced a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. Stop using this dietary supplement and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition. Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.