Comparing Benefiber Powder vs Citrucel
| Benefiber Powder (wheat dextrin) | Citrucel (methylcellulose) |
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| Benefiber Powder (wheat dextrin) | Citrucel (methylcellulose) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Constipation. Benefiber Powder may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Constipation. Citrucel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Citrucel (methylcellulose) | |||||||||
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Citrucel has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Other wheat dextrin brands include: Benefiber Caplets, Benefiber Chewables, Benefiber Healthy Shape, Benefiber on the Go, Benefiber Plus Calcium, Benefiber Plus Heart Health, Benefiber Stick Packs | Other methylcellulose brands include: Citrucel Clear Mix, Citrucel Food Pack, Citrucel Lax, Citrucel SF | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 28 drugs are known to interact with Benefiber Powder:
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A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Citrucel:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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