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Fiber

Dosage form: capsule
Ingredients: PSYLLIUM HUSK 520mg
Labeler: Health Mart
NDC code: 62011-0053

Health Mart Pharmacy Fiber Capsules

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
Allergy alert: this product 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

Health Mart Pharmacy

compare to Metamucil® capsules active ingredient

fiber capsules

psyllium husk 0.52 g

bulk-forming laxative

dietary fiber supplement

helps maintain and restore regularity

160 capsules

FIBER 
psyllium husk capsule
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:62011-0053
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
PSYLLIUM HUSK (PSYLLIUM HUSK) PSYLLIUM HUSK520 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARAMEL 
GELATIN 
FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE 
POLYSORBATE 80 
SHELLAC 
Product Characteristics
Colorwhite (Clear transparent pale to buff color) Scoreno score
ShapeCAPSULESize20mm
FlavorImprint CodeG650
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:62011-0053-1160 CAPSULE (CAPSULE) in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33403/22/2012
Labeler - Health Mart (177667227)
Registrant - Guardian Drug Company (119210276)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Guardian Drug Company119210276manufacture(62011-0053)

Revised: 08/2012
 
Health Mart

Further information

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