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Methylcellulose

OTC Oral RxCUI 198750
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Methylcellulose (4000 Cps)
Route
Oral
Label date
2025-01-20

Indications and usage

USE(S) relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Dosage and administration

SECTION Directions This product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours take this product (child or adult) dose with atleast 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking, see choking warning. AGE DOSE MAXIMUM DOSE adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets up to 6 times daily children 6 to 11 years 1 caplet up to 6 times daily children under 6 years ask a doctor ask a doctor

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

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

When using this product

THIS PRODUCT do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. do not use if you are on a low salt diet unless directed by a doctor.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

AND ASK DOCTOR IF rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have a bowel movement after use These could be signs of a serious condition

Active ingredient (label)

(in each caplet) Methylcellulose 500 mg

Inactive ingredients

S citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no.6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate.

Storage and handling

OTHER INFORMATION each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg store below 25 o C (77 o F) protect contents from moisture keep tightly closed

Keep out of reach of children

OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away