FIBER LAXATIVE- psyllium husk capsule

Fiber laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Fiber laxative by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by McKesson. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Psyllium husk approx. 0.52 g

Purpose

Fiber laxative

Uses

relieves:

• occasional constipation
• helps restore regularity
• promotes normal function of the bowel
  

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
• difficulty in swallowing
• a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

• it may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you fail to have a bowel movement after use
• rectal bleeding occurs
• symptoms persist more than 1 week
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately

Directions

• take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
• swallow capsules one at a time
• daily maximum 3 doses
• dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation.
• product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours.

• adults and children 12 years and older: 5 capsules, 1 to 3 times a day
• children 6 to under 11 years: consider use of powder form of product
• children under 6 years: ask a doctor

• Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine 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

• do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.
• store at room temperature
• protect contents from moisture.
  

Inactive ingredients

caramel color, gelatin, iron oxide, polysorbate 80, shellac

Fiber Supplement information

Uses: An easy way to increase your daily fiber intake. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering  cholesterol. One serving of this product provides 2.4 grams of this soluble  fiber. consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol lowering program.

Warnings: Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts

Directions: Adults 12 years and older: 2-6 capsules for increasing daily fiber intake;  6 capsules for cholesterol lowering use. Take this product 8oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a  time)  up to 3 times daily.  NOTICE:  Take this product atleast  8 oz . (a full glass) of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking.  Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.

PDP

Sunmark

compare to Metamucil® capsules active ingredient

fiber laxative

Relieves constipation, restores regularity

dietary fiber supplement

160 capsules

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

FIBER LAXATIVE 
psyllium husk capsule

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 49348-633
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
PSYLLIUM HUSK (UNII: 0SHO53407G) (PSYLLIUM HUSK - UNII:0SHO53407G)	PSYLLIUM HUSK	520 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
BROWN IRON OXIDE (UNII: 1N032N7MFO)
POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)

Product Characteristics
Color	white (Clear transparent pale to buff color)	Score	no score
Shape	CAPSULE	Size	20mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	G650
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 49348-633-49	160 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	11/14/2003

Labeler - McKesson (177667227)