🟢 100/100

This product looks safe

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

Product Label

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Label Data

12 Gram(s) Serving Size
15 Servings
Fiber and Other Nutrients Product Type
0% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
40 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
23 Gram(s) (8% DV)
Iron
0.7 mg (4% DV)
Sodium
10 mg (1% DV)
Potassium
60 mg (1% DV)
Psyllium
3.4 Gram(s)

Other Ingredients

Sucrose Psyllium Citric Acid natural and artificial Orange flavor Yellow 6

Label Claims — Verification

Nutrient
All Other
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 Put one dose into an empty glass. Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. For a lighter flavor experience and thinner drink, use more water. Adults 12 yrs. & older 1 packet in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. 6-11 yrs. 1/2 packet in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily Under 6 yrs. Consult a doctor As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating. New Users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

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 reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if Constipation lasts more than 7 days Rectal bleeding occurs You fail to have a bowel movement These may be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a poison control center right away.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Therapy for regularity

Helps support: Appetite control Heart health by lowering cholesterol Healthy blood sugar levels Digestive health

Made with real sugar Orange fiber powder/naturally and artificially flavored

Uses For relief of occasional constipation (irregularity). This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours.

Other information Each packet contains: Potassium 30 mg; Sodium 5 mg

Gluten free

Additional Information

Store below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C)

30 - 0.43 Oz (12 g) Powdered Packets Servings per container 15 30

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2022-10-24
Product Type Fiber and Other Nutrients
Form Powder
Brand Metamucil
DSLD ID 277460
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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