Indications and uses
effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
Fiber Capsules Psyllium Husk 400 Capsules
- Manufacturer
- SAM'S WEST INC
- Effective date
- 2025-11-20
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 7
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:17:03
Label at a glance#
ProductSAMS WEST
Active ingredientPSYLLIUM HUSK
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
Take this product 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 12 years and older: 5 capsules with at least 8 oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor Lax...
Storage and handling
each capsule contains: potassium 5 mg capsules are sealed using a band around the middle store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal under cap is broken or missing
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Psyllium husk approximately 0.52 g
Purpose
Fiber Laxative
Uses
- effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
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.
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.
Directions
- Take this product 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 12 years and older:5 capsules with at least 8 oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours.
- children 12 years and under:Ask a doctor
- Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medication 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.
Other information
- each capsule contains: potassium 5 mg
- capsules are sealed using a band around the middle
- store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
- contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fiber
- tamper evident: do not use if printed inner seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
caramel color, edible ink, gelatin, polysorbate 80
Questions or comments?
1-866-467-2748
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 400 Capsules
NDC 68196-119-40
Member’s Mark ®
QUALITY GUARANTEED
Compare to the Metamucil ®MultiHealth Capsules ®active ingredient*
100% natural psyllium fiber
Fiber capsules
Fiber supplement laxative for regularity
- Helps maintain blood sugar levels as part of your diet**
- Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health ††
- Promotes digestive health**
GLUTEN FREE
400 CAPSULES
LABORATORY TESTED
QUALITY ASSURED
††See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease
**THESE STAEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY FOOD AND DRUG ADMINSTRATION, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTEDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE |
GLUTEN FREE (If you have specific dietary needs, you should dietary needs; you should consult your doctor before consuming this product. This product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.)
DISTRIBUTED BY: SAM’S WEST, INC.
BENTONVILLE, AR 72716
For comments or suggestions, call us toll-free at 1-866-467-2748 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Mon-Fri
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, the distributor of Metamucil ®Capsules.
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68196-119-40 | SAMS WEST | 400 in 1 BOTTLE | CAPSULE | 400 | 7 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- SAMS WEST
- Psyllium Husk
- CARAMEL
- GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED
- POLYSORBATE 80
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 68196-119 | 68196-119-40 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CARAMEL | T9D99G2B1R | IACT |
| GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED | 2G86QN327L | IACT |
| POLYSORBATE 80 | 6OZP39ZG8H | IACT |
| PSYLLIUM HUSK | 0SHO53407G | ACTIB |
Source Document#
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMS WEST | PSYLLIUM HUSK | SAM'S WEST INC | 2aaf5d99-6d28-4fa6-b3c5-52dcfc94dac0 | 2025-11-20 | Warnings | 68196-119-40 68196-119 68196011940 44065bfa-ab34-32ba-e063-6294a90af7d2 2aaf5d99-6d28-4fa6-b3c5-52dcfc94dac0 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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