What is Metamucil?

• Metamucil is a bulk-forming fibre laxative used to treat occasional constipation or intestinal irregularity. 
• When used together with a low-cholesterol and saturated-fat diet, it may also lower cholesterol.

• This medicine is used to treat constipation. It increases the bulk of stool, which helps to cause bowel movements.
• It also increases the levels of water in the stool, making the stool softer and easier to pass. Psyllium, a type of bulk-forming laxative, has also been used along with a proper diet to treat high cholesterol.

• Bloating
• Minor change in bowel habits

• Constipation that lasts more than 5 days
• Rectal Bleeding
• Severe Stomach pain

If you have any of these serious symptoms, immediately contact your doctor for further assistance.

In any case, if you get any kind of reaction in your body due to metamucil, try avoiding it.

A doctor advised you to take medicines, as your problems were more severe, and the benefits of this medicine were greater than the side effects.

The majority of the people who use this medicine don't show any side effects. Get medical help immediately if you get any serious Metamucil side effects.

• Stomach or Intestinal problems
• Difficulty in Swallowing
• Appendicitis
• Any change in bowel movements
• Bleeding from the rectum

• Take this medicine by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-handling, follow all directions on the product package. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
• Take this medicine with a full glass of water or other liquid (8 ounces/240 millilitres) to prevent it from choking. If you take the wafers, chew them thoroughly before swallowing.
• For powder forms of this medicine, measure each dose according to the directions on the label of the product.
• Mix in a full glass of water or other liquid (8 ounces/240 millilitres), stir thoroughly and drink immediately. You can add more liquid to the mixture if it becomes too thick.

• Missing one or two doses of Metamucil will not affect your body. The skipped dose causes no problem.
• However, some medications won't work if you don't take the dosage on time. If you miss a dose, a sudden chemical change may affect your body.
• In some cases, your doctor would advise you to take the prescribed medicine as soon as possible if you have missed the dose.

• The effects of certain drugs may change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This may increase your risk of serious side effects or may cause your medication to fail to work properly.
• These drug interactions are possible, but they do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing the way you use your medication or by monitoring it closely.
• To help the doctor give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product.
• Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any other medicines you use without your doctor's approval while using this product.

• Direct contact with heat, air, and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children's reach.
• Mainly, the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
• Before taking Metamucil, consult your Doctor. If you face any problems or get any side effects after taking Metamucil, rush immediately to your nearest hospital or consult your doctor for better treatment.
• Always carry your medications in your bag while travelling to avoid any immediate emergencies. Follow your prescription and follow your Doctor's advice whenever you take Metamucil.