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Walgreens Fiber Therapy

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
WALGREENS CO.
Label updated
2025-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S)
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500mg

Purpose

Bulk-Forming Fiber Laxative

Uses
  • helps restore and maintain regularity
  • generally, produces a bowel movement in 12 -72 hours.
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks
  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • constipation lasts more than 7 days
  • you have rectal bleeding

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

Directions

Take this product (child or adult dose) 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.

Age

Dose

Maximum Dose

adults & children 12 years of age and over

start with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.

Do not exceed 12 caplets per day

Children 6-11 years of age

Start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day

Do not exceed 6 caplets per day

children under 6 years of age

Consult a physician

Consult a physician

Other information
  • each caplet contains: appx. 18 mg of calcium
  • store at room temperature
  • protect contents from humidity
  • keep tightly closed

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

Inactive ingredients

adipic acid, calcium carbonate, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, silica.

Questions or comments?

1-866-467-2748

Principal Display Panel

Walgreens

NDC# 0363-1220-10

Compare to Citrucel ®active ingredients ††

Fiber Therapy

METHYLCELLULOSE CAPLETS, 500 mg

FIBER CAPSULES FOR REGULARITY

  • Daily source 100% Soluble Fiber
  • 100 FIBER CAPLETS
  • GLUTEN FREE

Walgreens Pharmacist Recommended

Walgreens Pharmacist Survey

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the distributor of CITRUCEL® Caplets.

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6401a2c3-5869-4898-81db-3cd7151ca69a · Version 7
NDC: 0363-1220