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

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Label Data

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

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
5 Gram(s) (2% DV)
Iron
0.7 mg (4% DV)
Sodium
10 mg (1% DV)
Potassium
60 mg (1% DV)
Psyllium

Other Ingredients

Psyllium Maltodextrin Citric Acid natural and artificial Orange flavor Aspartame 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 Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

HOW TO TAKE METAMUCIL (For adults 12 years and older) 1. Put 1-2 packets in empty glass. 2. Mix briskly with 8 oz or more of cool liquid. 3. Drink promptly and enjoy! HOW MUCH TO TAKE The psyllium husk fiber in Metamucil helps support: DIGESTIVE HEALTH by promoting regularity HEART HEALTH by lowering cholesterol HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS take before each meal or 1 PACKET up to 3 times per day APPETITE CONTROL take before each meal 2 PACKETS up to 3 times per day

Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs.

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 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

NEW USERS: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.

NEW USERS: Start with one serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines.

BEFORE USING this dietary supplement ask your doctor if you are considering using this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program Are using medication to control your blood sugar levels Have recently experienced abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks. STOP USING this dietary supplement and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

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 if you have have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for two weeks Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if 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.

You may experience changes in bowel habits/minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.

PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE, 25 mg per packet.

ALLERGY ALERT: This product may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

Notice: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Metamucil on-the-go packets are pre-measured and ready to use wherever you are. They are a portable way to get an extra serving of fiber every day.

See back for information about soluble fiber and heart disease. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

One serving of Metamucil has 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber.

Therapy for regularity

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

Other information Each packet contains: potassium 30 mg; sodium 5 mg

Helps support: Appetite control Healthy blood sugar levels Digestive health

Sugar-free Not a low-calorie food

Orange fiber powder/naturally and artificially flavored

Gluten free

Additional Information

#1 Doctor recommended brand

Individual packets sealed for your protection

Store below 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius)

30 - 0.21 oz (5.8 g) powder packets

NDC 37000-024-04

P&G www.pg.com

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 37000 74108 4
DSLD Entry Date 2023-10-24
Product Type Fiber and Other Nutrients
Form Powder
Brand Metamucil
DSLD ID 291977
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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