Soluble Fiber

Manufacturer
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | Guardian Drug Company
Effective date
2025-01-20
Label type
Human OTC Drug Label
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:53:19

Label at a glance#

ProductSoluble Fiber
Active ingredientMETHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS)
Label structure12 sections

Storage and handling

each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg store below 25 o C (77 o F) protect contents from moisture keep tightly closed

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Methylcellulose 500 mg

PURPOSE

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Bulk-forming laxative

USE(S)

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours

WARNINGS

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.
  • do not use if you are on a low salt diet unless directed by a doctor.

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • rectal bleeding occurs
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

These could be signs of a serious condition

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

This product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours

  • take this product (child or adult) dose with atleast 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid
  • taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking, see choking warning.
 AGE DOSEMAXIMUM DOSE
 adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets up to 6 times daily
 children 6 to 11 years 1 caplet up to 6 times daily
 children under 6 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store below 25oC (77oF)
  • protect contents from moisture
  • keep tightly closed

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no.6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 41163-288-16
Compare to Citrucel Caplets active ingredient*
EQUALINE
soluble fiber caplets
methylcellulose 500 mg
bulk forming laxative

  • gently relieves constipation

100 Caplets

188188

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
198750methylcellulose 500 MG Oral TabletPSN2
198750methylcellulose 500 MG Oral TabletSCD2

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
41163-288-16Soluble Fiber100 in 1 BOTTLETABLET1002

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
41163-288SOLUBLE FIBER (METHYLCELLULOSE) TABLET [UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. DBA UNFI]2Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 1 package rows20250122_6decd5ef-e8e1-44ae-8465-6266cf18e81e.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
41163-288-16EA - Each41163-288f19af269-4f38-4695-ab2b-44b131d750cc12024-07-12

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
41163-28841163-288-16

Ingredients#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Soluble FiberMETHYLCELLULOSEUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI6decd5ef-e8e1-44ae-8465-6266cf18e81e2025-01-20WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 41163-288-16
ndc (product): 41163-288
ndc11 (package): 41163028816
spl id: b471b4d8-066b-4942-9563-2ec03a39ee13
spl set id: 6decd5ef-e8e1-44ae-8465-6266cf18e81e

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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