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Bulk-forming Laxative

Health Mart

Health Mart Fiber Powder


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (per each rounded teaspoon=7 g)

Psyllium husk 3.4 g

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

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Bulk-forming Laxative 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


Keep out of reach of children.

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:

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

Bulk-forming Laxative 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 dosesBulk-forming Laxative

Bulk-forming Laxative

psyllium husk POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:62011-0136
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Psyllium Husk PSYLLIUM HUSK 3.4 g

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE
SUCROSE

Product Characteristics

Color
brown

Packaging

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

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2012-04-19


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