CITRUCEL- methylcellulose powder, for solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) (UNII: MRJ667KA5E) (METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) - UNII:MRJ667KA5E)

Available from:

Haleon US Holdings LLC

INN (International Name):

METHYLCELLULOSE - UNII:MRJ667KA5E)

Composition:

METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) 2 g in 19 g

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Bulk-forming fiber laxative

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

CITRUCEL- METHYLCELLULOSE POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
HALEON US HOLDINGS LLC
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_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT CITRUCEL ORANGE_
(IN EACH HEAPING TABLESPOON)
Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 2g
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT CITRUCEL SUGAR FREE_
(IN EACH ROUNDED TABLESPOON)
Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 2g
_PURPOSE_
Bulk-forming fiber laxative
_USES_
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_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
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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These could be signs of a serious condition.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours
a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for two weeks
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
constipation lasts more than 7 days
you have rectal bleeding
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
_DIRECTIONS_
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CITRUCEL ORANGE
AGE
DOSE
adults & children 12 years
of age and over
start with 1 heaping_ TABLESPOON_. Increase as needed, 1
heaping _TABLESPOON_ at a time, up to 3 times per day.
children 6 - 11 years of
age
start with 2.5 level _TEASPOONS_. Increase as needed, 2.5 level
_TEASPOONS_ at a time, up to 3 times per day.
children under 6 years of
age
consult a physician
CITRUCEL SUGAR FREE
AGE
DOSE
adults & children 12 years
of age and over
start with 1 rounded_ TABLESPOON_. Increase as needed, 1
rounded _TABLESPOON_ at a time, up to 3 times per day.
children 6 - 11 years of
age
start with 2 level _TEASPOONS_. Increase as needed, 2 level
_TEASPOONS_ at a time, up to 3 times per day.
children under 6 years of
age
consult a physician
_OTHER INFORMATION (CITRUCEL ORANGE)_
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