METAMUCIL (psyllium hydrophillic mucilloid) smooth texture orange powder sachet

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid, Quantity: 0.5618 g/g

Available from:

Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder

Composition:

Excipient Ingredients: maltodextrin; citric acid; aspartame; sunset yellow FCF; Flavour

Administration route:

Oral

Units in package:

100 X 5.9g sachets, 50 x 5.9g sachets, 30 x 5.9g sachets, 12 x 5.9g sachets, 10 x 5.9g sachets

Prescription type:

Not scheduled. Not considered by committee

Therapeutic indications:

Metamucil is indicated in the management of chronic constipation, constipation in irritable bowel guidance, as adjunctive therapy in diverticular disease and constipation caused by antacid used in duodenal ulcer; in the bowel management of patients with haemorrhoids and for constipation during pregnancy, convalescence, and senility.

Product summary:

Visual Identification: Light beige to tan, free-flowing agglomerated powder with a slight orange, grain-like odour and sweet slight orange flavour.; Container Type: Sachet; Container Life Time: 2 Years

Authorization status:

Licence status A

Authorization date:

1999-03-17