Indications and uses
for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.
Metamucil
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Effective date
- 2026-10-02
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 22
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-06 02:04:16
Label at a glance#
ProductMetamucil Therapy for Regularity
Active ingredientPSYLLIUM HUSK
Label structure18 sections
Dosage and administration
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. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. For a lighter flavor experience and thinner drink, use more water. Adults 12 yrs. & older 1 packet in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. 6 – 11 yrs. 1/2 ...
Storage and handling
• each packet contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 7 mg • Store below 86° F (30° C)
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each PACKET (12 g))
Psyllium husk approximately 3.4 g
Purpose
Fiber laxative
Uses
- for relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.
Warnings
Choking:
Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus andmay 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 reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• constipation lasts more than 7 days
• rectal bleeding occurs
• you fail to have a bowel movement
These may be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a PoisonControl Center right away.
Directions
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. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. For a lighter flavor experience and thinner drink, use more water.
| Adults 12 yrs. & older | 1 packet in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity.
Can be taken up to 3 times daily. |
| 6 – 11 yrs. | 1/2 packet in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily |
| Under 6 yrs. | Consult a doctor |
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.
Other information
• each packet contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 7 mg
• Store below 86° F (30° C)
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C Yellow No. 6, natural and artificial orange flavor, sucrose
Questions?
1-800-983-4237
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
INDIVIDUAL PACKETS SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
MetaMUCIL ®
PSYLLIUM FIBER SUPPLEMENT THERAPY FOR REGULARITY
on-the-go!
30 packets
4-in-1 FIBER
HELPS SUPPORT:
Appetite Control*
Heart Health by Lowering Cholesterol†
Healthy Blood Sugar Levels*
Digestive Health*
made with REAL SUGAR
ORANGE
naturally and artificially flavored
†See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease
30 - 0.43 OZ (12.2 g) POWDER PACKETS/NET WT 12.9 OZ (366 g)
*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.
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data code | Data Matrix | 21178144 | 023.jpg |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37000-023-04 | EA - Each | 37000-023 | 0c0d4a36-8ef2-48d3-8a98-e1fb8900e1bd | 1 | 2015-10-02 |
| 37000-023-05 | GM - Gram | 37000-023 | 35c83089-8f1e-4590-93e3-6fdabf9fef50 | 1 | 2015-10-02 |
| 37000-023-10 | EA - Each | 37000-023 | 91769a99-ef86-4e49-9701-f4cdb68f87e0 | 1 | 2020-06-05 |
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyllium Husk | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 0SHO53407G | 2 | |
| Psyllium Husk | ACTIVE MOIETY | 0SHO53407G | 2 | |
| citric acid monohydrate | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 2968PHW8QP | 2 | |
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | H77VEI93A8 | 2 | |
| sucrose | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | C151H8M554 | 2 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Metamucil Therapy for Regularity
- Psyllium Husk
- SUCROSE
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 37000-023 | 37000-023-04, 37000-023-10 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| PSYLLIUM HUSK | 0SHO53407G | ACTIB |
| SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
Source Document#
Older Hydrated Versions#
| Version | Effective date | Source | Hydrated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2025-12-02 | full-release | 2026-06-01 01:19:12 |
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sucrose | SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | POWDER / ORAL | 27768 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | POWDER / ORAL | 20 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | POWDER / ORAL | 20 mg | ||
| sucrose | SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | POWDER / ORAL | 27768 mg | ||
| sucrose | SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | POWDER / ORAL | 27768 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | POWDER / ORAL | 840 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | POWDER / ORAL | 840 mg | ||
| citric acid monohydrate | CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | POWDER / ORAL | 840 mg | ||
| FD&C Yellow No. 6 | FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | POWDER / ORAL | 20 mg |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamucil Therapy for Regularity | PSYLLIUM HUSK | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | 12d030b0-df97-4dd6-88ba-e9fe863c95ea | 2025-12-02 | Warnings | 37000-023-04 37000-023-10 37000-023 37000002304 37000002310 12d030b0-df97-4dd6-88ba-e9fe863c95ea |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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