Indications and uses
• relieves constipation (irregularity) • helps to restore and maintain regularity • for treating bowel disorders when recommended by a doctor • generally provide effect in 12-72 hours
MAJOR FIBER THERAPY ORANGE FLAVOR
- Manufacturer
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Effective date
- 2026-04-16
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 6
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:53:50
Label at a glance#
ProductFIBER THERAPY
Active ingredientMETHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S)
Label structure9 sections
Dosage and administration
• 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 • use product at the first sign of constipation or irregularity • put one dose in a full glass of cold water • stir briskly and drink promptly • drinking another glass of water is helpful Age Dose adults & children above 12 years of...
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each 19g adult dose/ rounded tablespoon)
Methylcellulose 2g (a non-allergenic fiber)
Purpose
Bulk-forming fiber laxative
Uses
- relieves constipation (irregularity)
- helps to restore and maintain regularity
- for treating bowel disorders when recommended by a doctor
- generally provide effect in 12-72 hours
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
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
- sensitivity to any of the ingredients
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowl movement after use.
- These could 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.
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended maximum daily dose unless directed by a doctor
- do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
Directions
- 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
- use product at the first sign of constipation or irregularity
- put one dose in a full glass of cold water
- stir briskly and drink promptly
- drinking another glass of water is helpful
Age | Dose |
adults & children above 12 years of age and over | one rounded tablespoon. (19 g) in 8 ounces of water fluid up to 3 times daily at the first sign of constipation or irregularity |
children 6 - 12 years of age | half the adult dose in 8 ounces of water once daily. |
children under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
- each adult dose contains approximately
- 3 mg of sodium
- 105 mg potassium
- contributes 60 calories from sucrose and sorbitol
- store at room temperature
- protect contents from humidity
- keep tightly closed
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C yellow 6 aluminum lake, maltodextrin, flavor (natural and artificial), potassium citrate, silica, sucrose,
Questions or comments?
1-800-616-2471
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline the distributor of CITRUCEL®
Distributed by:
MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALS
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Livonia, MI 48152, USA
Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Fill glass with at least 8 ounces of cold water.
2. Add the adult or child dose listed in the directions. 3. Stir briskly until dissolved and drink promptly. Drinking an additional glass of water is helpful.
Principal Display Panel
NDC 68788-7995-4
Compare to the Active Ingredient in CITRUCEL®*
FIBER THERAPY
Methylcellulose
Easy to Mix No Gritty Texture
100% Soluble Fiber for Controlled Regularity
ORANGE FLAVOR
NET WT 16 OZ (454 GRAMS)
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
Product Linked Resources#
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data code | Code 128 | 1409 | fiber-therapy-3.jpg | |
| Data code | Data Matrix | **051225* | fiber-therapy-3.jpg |
DailyMed Product Concepts#
| Product concept | Relation | Version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| ce6d5c06-3ae0-18a6-d5b3-8cd3cc0f8906 | Product name | 7 | 20210625 |
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68788-7995-4 | FIBER THERAPY | 454 g in 1 BOTTLE | POWDER, FOR SOLUTION | 454 | 6 |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0904-5675-16 | GM - Gram | 0904-5675 | 7a3396ba-c297-44a4-97bc-615391dd2415 | 1 | 2013-02-13 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- FIBER THERAPY
- methylcellulose
- METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S)
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
- MALTODEXTRIN
- POTASSIUM CITRATE
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- SUCROSE
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 68788-7995 | 68788-7995-4 |
| 0904-5675 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) | MRJ667KA5E | ACTIB |
| CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE | 2968PHW8QP | IACT |
| FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | H77VEI93A8 | IACT |
| MALTODEXTRIN | 7CVR7L4A2D | IACT |
| POTASSIUM CITRATE | EE90ONI6FF | IACT |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | IACT |
| SUCROSE | C151H8M554 | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIBER THERAPY | METHYLCELLULOSE | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 31033385-7932-448e-8980-11f2e8197eae | 2026-04-16 | Warnings | 68788-7995-4 68788-7995 68788799504 a4a9b13a-7fae-4215-888d-1eac5424df81 31033385-7932-448e-8980-11f2e8197eae |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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