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meijer Fiber Therapy

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
MEIJER DISTRIBUTION INC
Label updated
2025-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S)
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Methylcellulose 500mg

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative (a non-allergenic fiber)

Uses
  • helps restore and maintain regularity
  • Relieves constipation (irregularity)
  • For constipation associated with other bowel disorders like IBS when recommended by a doctor.
  • Generally produces a bowel movement in 12 -72 hours.

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 2 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 below 77° F(25°C)
  • protect contents from humidity
  • keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients

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

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

Principal Display Panel

meijer

NDC 41250-212-10

Compare to Citrucel® Caplets Active Ingredients*

Methylcellulose

Fiber Therapy

  • 100% Soluble Fiber for Controlled Regularity
  • Easy to take Caplets
  • 100 CAPLETS

meijer PHARMACIST RECOMMENDS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC.

2929 WALKER AVE NW

GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544

www.meijer.com

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

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: fa55f666-f0ff-4401-8358-2808870160cd · Version 8
NDC: 41250-212