Metamucil Regular Plv Ds 336g

What is Metamucil Regular Powder and when is it used?

Metamucil Regular Powder is a herbal stool regulator made from Plantaginis ovatae seed coats. Metamucil Regular Powder swells when it absorbs water and thus increases the volume of the stool in the intestine. This stimulates the intestinal activity in a natural way. In addition, Metamucil Regular Powder gives the intestinal contents a soft and supple texture. This also promotes and facilitates elimination.

Metamucil Regular Powder is suitable for regulating stool in the event of constipation, with a tendency to constipation, to facilitate bowel movements in the case of haemorrhoids and after surgical interventions, during pregnancy and childbirth, when confined to bed and during convalescence.

If Metamucil Regular Powder is taken half an hour before meals, a reduction in appetite occurs.

What precautions should be taken?

If you suffer from constipation, you should eat fiber-rich food (vegetables, fruit, wholemeal bread) and drink plenty of fluids regularly and pay attention to physical activity (sport).

When should Metamucil Regular Powder not be used or only with caution?

Metamucil Regular Powder should not be used if you are hypersensitive to psyllium husk or psyllium husk powder or to other ingredients (see also "What does Metamucil Regular Powder contain?" and "How do you use Metamucil Regular?").

Metamucil Regular Powder  should not be used by children under 6 years of age. Metamucil Regular must not be taken if you have a diaphragmatic hernia (hiatus hernia), narrowing of the esophagus, changed bowel habits that last longer than 2 weeks, intestinal obstruction (ileus), intestinal narrowing (stenosis), intestinal paralysis (paralysis), excessive hardening of the stool (faecal stones) and abdominal pain of unknown origin Cause. Metamucil Regular Powder  must not be taken in the event of unexplained bleeding from the intestine or if no laxative effect has repeatedly occurred after ingestion.

In the case of chronic constipation, it is advisable to see a doctor.

If the powder is inhaled repeatedly, Metamucil Regular Powder can, in rare cases, cause allergic reactions, including those of the respiratory tract, in people who are sensitive to it.

Members of the medical staff or nursing staff who have prepared products with psyllium husk powder for patients to take over a longer period of time may have become sensitized to these products - especially if they are allergic - due to the prolonged inhalation of powder and may react allergically in the future. If allergic symptoms occur (listed under "What side effects can Metamucil Regular have ? " ), the product must not be used or prepared any further with immediate effect.

Metamucil Regular Powder should only be taken by diabetics under medical supervision because the blood sugar levels may change (see also " What does Metamucil Regular contain?" ).

Patients with simultaneous thyroid hormone therapy should only take Metamucil Regular under medical supervision.

The absorption of medicines taken at the same time, e.g. digitalis preparations, preparations for blood thinning, those for seizure disorders or depression as well as minerals or vitamins can be impaired by taking them at the same time as Metamucil Regular, which is why an interval of at least 1 hour is required when taking them. Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you:

• suffer from other illnesses

• have allergies or

• take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Metamucil Regular be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

If necessary, Metamucil Regular Powder may also be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a change in diet was unsuccessful.

As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist (or druggist) for advice.

How do you use Metamucil Regular Powder ?

Adults: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 7g) (children over 6 years: ½ teaspoon), take 1-3 times a day before or after meals and with plenty of liquid. For each dose, fill a large glass with cold water, add powder, stir and drink immediately. It is possible to use fruit juices, other table drinks or milk. Whenever possible, a second glass of liquid should be drunk.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

When preparing the product for ingestion it is important to avoid inhaling the powder to minimize the risk of developing an allergy to the ingredients.

What side effects can Metamucil Regular Powder have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Metamucil Regular Powder:

Occasional wind (flatulence) and feeling of fullness, especially at the beginning of treatment. The swelling can cause abdominal distension and narrowing of the esophagus or stool retention, especially if the fluid intake is too low.

There have been isolated reports of other symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort or pain.

Flea seed shells contain allergenic substances. Allergic reactions may occur when ingesting the product, coming into contact with the skin or inhaling the powder.

Examples of allergic reactions include a runny nose, reddening of the conjunctiva, difficulty breathing (bronchospasm), skin reactions, itching, and sometimes anaphylaxis (a sudden, generalized allergic reaction that can become life-threatening). shock). People who routinely prepare powder formulations (e.g. as caregivers) have an increased risk of these reactions due to frequent contact with the powder (see also "When should Metamucil Regular not be used or should only be used with caution ?").

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What should also be noted?

Delayed absorption may occur if other drugs are administered at the same time. Therefore, before using Metamucil Regular Powder , a gap of half an hour to one hour should be observed after taking other medicines.

Drinking enough fluids is extremely important to bring the hardened stool mass to a normal moisture level.

If there are difficulties in swallowing, the preparation should only be used after consultation with the doctor.

It is not advisable to take it just before bedtime.

If your symptoms persist, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) and dry; Keep out of reach of children.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information.

What does Metamucil Regular Powder contain?

1 g of Metamucil Regular contains 0.49 g powder from Plantaginis ovatae seed coats.

This preparation also contains 0.51 g sucrose.

For diabetics: 1 heaped teaspoon of Metamucil Regular contains 3.6 g usable carbohydrates.

Registration Number

17,387 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Metamucil Regular Powder? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without medical prescription.

Metamucil Regular, powder: 336 g cans

Marketing Authorization Holder

Procter & Gamble International Operations, Lancy