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Mix Metamucil Powder into at least 250ml of water or your favourite drink for a delicious, convenient way to add fibre to your diet.

A glass of Metamucil every day will help the elimination of unnecessary waste from your body to help keep your digestive system free of toxins.

Using Metamucil Powder to Lower Cholesterol and Help Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fibre per day from Psyllium Husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One adult dose of Metamucil Powder has 2.4 grams of this soluble fibre.

NOTICE: Take this product with at least 250ml (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.

Ingredients
Psyllium Husk, Sucrose.

As fibre therapy for regularity
Metamucil powders are effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity. It contains a 100% natural, therapeutic fibre.

Active ingredient
Psyllium Husk, approx. 3.4g per dose.

DirectionsPut one dose into an empty glass. Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 250ml (a full glass) of water or your favourite drink. Stir briskly and drink straight away. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.

Adults 12 years and older: 6-11 years: Under 6 years:
2 spoons. ( 1 spoon = 5mL medicinal measuring spoon.) To be taken 1 to three times daily. 1/2 adult dose in 250ml of liquid, up to 3 times daily. Consult a doctor.

Laxatives, including bulk fibres, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. As your body adjusts to increased fibre intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.

WarningsChoking
Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or oesophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty 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 reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding.
Stop use and ask a doctor if

Constipation lasts more than 7 days
Rectal bleeding occurs
These may be signs of a serious condition.


Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poisons Information Centre right away.