BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE- psyllium husk powder, for suspension

Bulk-forming Laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Bulk-forming Laxative by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by HEALTH MART. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (per each rounded teaspoon=7 g)

Psyllium husk 3.4 g

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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Uses

• effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
  

Warnings

Allergy alert: May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to ingested or inhaled 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

• 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. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

• do not exceed the maximum recommended daily dosage in a 24-hour period
• you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake
  

• constipation lasts more than 7 days
• rectal bleeding occurs

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.

Directions

• take at the first sign of irregularity up to 3 times a day
• put one dose into an empty glass
• fill glass with 8oz of water or favorite beverage
• stir briskly and drink promptly
• if mixture thickens add more water and stir
• 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.
• if you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.

New Users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary

• adults and children 12 years and over: 1 rounded teaspoon
• 6 to under 12 years: 1/2 teaspoon
• under 6 years: ask a doctor

Other information

• each teaspoon contains: potassium 30 mg and sodium 3 mg
• store at (20o-25oC) 68o-77oF
  

Inactive ingredients

silicon dioxide, sucrose

DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR BROKEN

Fiber Supplement information

Uses Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium seed husk, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. One ADULT serving provides 2.4 grams of soluble fiber. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of the products as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.

Warnings Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts

Directions Adults 12 years and older: 1 rounded TEASPOON (tsp) in 8 oz  of liquid 3 times daily.

Children under 12 years:  Consult a doctor.

NOTICE: Mix this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take  if you havbe difficulty swallowing.  See choking warning.

PDP

Health Mart Pharmacy

compare to Metamucil active ingredient

fiber powder

psyllium husk 3.4 g

bulk-forming laxative

dietary fiber supplement

helps maintain and restore regularity

unflavored original texture

net wt 13 oz (368 g) 48 teaspoon doses

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE 
psyllium husk powder, for suspension

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 62011-0136
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
PSYLLIUM HUSK (UNII: 0SHO53407G) (PSYLLIUM HUSK - UNII:0SHO53407G)	PSYLLIUM HUSK	3.4 g  in 7 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)

Product Characteristics
Color	brown	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 62011-0136-1	368 g in 1 CANISTER

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	04/19/2012

Labeler - HEALTH MART (177667227)