Metamucil Original Coarse Powder (504g)SKU: 056100788461

CAD$28.99

Metamucil Original Coarse Powder is a great way to add fibre to your day and is the only leading fibre supplement brand containing psyllium fibre for multi-health benefits.

The 100% naturally sourced psyllium fibre in Metamucil:

Helps lower cholesterol* to promote heart health

Promotes digestive health**

Helps to temporarily suppress appetite when taken prior to a meal

INGREDIENTS:
Sucrose
Psyllium husk

Directions:

Helps to temporarily suppress appetite when taken prior to a meal
For adults only: 2 rounded teaspoons (14.0 g) or 6 level teaspoons (14.0 g) in 240 ml liquid with meals, up to 3 times daily. For occasional use only.
For cholesterol lowering and heart health*
For adults only: one rounded teaspoon (7.0 g) or three level teaspoons (7.0 g) in 240 ml liquid 3 times daily. For best results in lowering cholesterol, take metamucil with a meal.
For fibre supplementation or relief of irregularity
Start by taking 1 serving each day. As your body adjusts to increase fibre intake, gradually increase to 3 servings per day.
Generally takes effect in 12-72 hours.

Adults and children over 12: one rounded teaspoon (7.0g) or three level teaspoons (7.0g) in 240 ml liquid up to 3 times daily

Children (6-12 years): ½ the adult serving (3.5g) in 240 ml liquid up to 3 times daily

Children under 6 years: do not use.

Important information

Caution:
Keep this and all medication out of reach of children. Do not use if you have:

Abdominal pain, fever, nausea or vomiting

A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks

Undiagnosed rectal bleeding

Failure to defecate following the use of another laxative. If constipation persists for more than seven days, symptoms worsen, or rectal bleeding occurs, stop use and consult your doctor. These may be signs of a serious condition. Metamucil may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium; in which case, discontinue use.

May cause temporary gas and/or bloating. Do not take this product within 2 hours of taking any other medicine. Do not use if you have diabetes mellitus in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.G. Opoids, loperamide).

Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you have chest pain, vomiting or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking the product, seek immediate medical attention.

Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity. Filled by weight, not volume. May settle. See bottom for expiry date.

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