🟢 100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • Limited research evidence available for ingredients
B Label Compliance Grade

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Label Data

2 Capsule(s) Serving Size
64 Servings
Fiber and Other Nutrients Product Type
0% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Iron
0.4 mg (2% DV)
Potassium
25 mg (1% DV)
Psyllium

Other Ingredients

Gelatin Polysorbate 80 Caramel edible Ink

Label Claims — Verification

Nutrient
All Other
Qualified Health
Structure/Function
All Other (98% of products) Structure/Function (83% of products) Nutrient (55% of products) Approved Health (6% of products) Qualified Health (3% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions Take this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. Adults 12 years and older: 5 capsules with 8 oz of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. Children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor

When used as a daily fiber supplement: Directions: Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position. Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines. New users: Start with 1 serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may initially experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjust to increased fiber intake.

Directions (Adults 12 yrs and over) For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. 5 capsules 4 times daily. For maintaining healthy blood sugar levels as part of your diet 5 capsules 4 times daily. For promoting and maintaining digestive health. 2 to 5 capsules up to 4 times daily for fiber supplementation.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.

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.

Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

Ask a doctor before use if you have A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Stop use and ask a doctor if Constipation lasts more than 7 days Rectal bleeding occurs These may be signs of a serious condition

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor

Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.

As you body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.

Consult your doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of cholesterol-lowering program.

Consult your doctor before use if you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels.

🧪 Formulation Notes

100% natural Psyllium Husk

Therapy for regularity Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels are part of your diet Helps lower cholesterol to promote heart health Promotes digestive health

Gluten Free

When used as a therapy for regularity: Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each capsule) Purpose Psyllium husk approximately 0.52 grams Fiber Laxative

Uses Effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity

Each capsule contains: Potassium 5 mg

Capsules are sealed using a band around the middle

Contains a 100% natural therapeutic fiber

Uses For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of this product has 1.8 grams of this soluble fiber.

For promoting and maintaining digestive health. For occasional constipation and to help promote and maintain regularity.

Additional Information

Value size 320 capsules Compare to the active ingredient in Metamucil capsules 3 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber

See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease.

Other information

Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity

Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748

This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, the distributor of Metamucil

CVS Quality Money Back Guarantee

NDC 59779-119-16

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 50428 30853 0
DSLD Entry Date 2019-12-22
Product Type Fiber and Other Nutrients
Form Capsule
Brand CVS Health
DSLD ID 210533
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

120 Research Sources
51 Avg Quality Score
47 Clinical Trial
38 Rct
20 Meta Analysis
13 Systematic Review
2 Cochrane Review
A The Gut Microbiome in Depression and Potential Benefit of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials and Observational Studies
Systematic Review International journal of molecular sciences 2022
A Prebiotics for induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024
A Effect of chicory-derived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023
A Probiotics for management of functional abdominal pain disorders in children
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
A Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018
B Effect of psyllium (Plantago ovata) fiber on LDL cholesterol and alternative lipid targets, non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis The American journal of clinical nutrition 2018
B Prebiotic and probiotic supplementation and the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway: A systematic review and meta analysis
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2021
B Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods and cognitive outcomes: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2020
B Synbiotics, prebiotics and probiotics for people with chronic kidney disease
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
B Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Clinically Diagnosed Samples: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Meta Analysis Nutrition reviews 2025
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