Healthy benefits beyond irregularity

A. Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber is now presented under the Metamucil health line and is a daily fiber supplement. The label information has been updated to communicate the usage and directions to obtain the multihealth benefits of this fiber supplement. Therefore, the Drug Facts have been removed from the labels of most of our products.

A. Metamucil Powders, Capsules, and Fiber Thins are made from a naturally sourced fiber called psyllium husk. Metamucil Fiber gummies are made from a plant-based fiber blend of inulin (chicory root fiber) and Fibersol^™ (soluble corn fiber).

A. Metamucil powder formulations deliver approximately 2.4 g of soluble fiber per serving. Metamucil capsules deliver 1.8 grams of soluble fiber.

A. Metamucil fiber gummies are made with a plant-based fiber blend of Fibersol^® (soluble corn fiber) and inulin that help promote digestive health^*. They do not contain psyllium husk and therefore do not have the same multi-health benefits as Metamucil powders & capsules.

A. Soluble fibers dissolve in liquid and insoluble fibers do not dissolve in liquid. Soluble fiber is further subdivided into viscous and non-viscous fiber. Some viscous soluble fiber (such as the kind in Metamucil psyllium fiber) forms a viscous gel. Insoluble fibers do not form gels and move through the GI tract largely intact. Most fibers are exclusively soluble or insoluble but not a mixture of both types. Visit www.Metamucil.com to learn more about different types of fiber and the fibers used in Metamucil fiber supplements

A. Psyllium husk is a soluble viscous fiber that forms a viscous gel, which traps sugars as the gel moves through the intestines. Trapped sugars are slowly released and absorbed into the body helping maintain healthy blood sugar levels^*.

A. Metamucil Capsules, Powders, and Fiber Thins all contain psyllium husk. Please visit www.metamucil.com/en-us/products for the details and benefits each product provides.

A. Five Metamucil Capsules make up each serving. To deliver enough psyllium fiber in the capsules to provide the benefits determines the number of capsules per serving. . Depending on the benefits your patients want to get from the product, a different number of capsules and servings per day is needed. For maintaining regularity or healthy blood sugar levels and helping to lower cholesterol^†, one will need more grams of soluble fiber from psyllium husk per serving.

A. Metamucil has sugar free psyllium powders and capsule product options for patients seeking to limit calorie intake. Patients should consult the product labels of their specific Metamucil and account for the caloric and fiber content as needed in their diets. Metamucil Fiber Thins and some powdered formulations of Metamucil contain sugar. Patients should consult the product labels of their specific Metamucil and account for the caloric and fiber content as needed in their diets.

A. Bulk fibers may affect how well other medications work. If your patients are taking medication by mouth, they should take Metamucil at least two hours before or two hours after the oral medicine. All oral prescription medications are covered by this label precaution. Healthcare professionals wanting further information should call 1-800-983-4237.

A. All Metamucil psyllium products contain the same amount of psyllium husk per serving—which equates to 2.4 grams of soluble fiber. However, serving size amounts differ by version because the sweeteners and flavorings used in each Metamucil product vary in volume and density.

A. For more information about the full display of in-market Metamucil product options, please visit the Metamucil product page

A. No. The product should be used per the label directions.

A. Visit the product information page or call 1-800-983-4237. If you choose to call, additional information is available on elements such as phosphorus and magnesium content.

A. All Metamucil Powders and Capsules are gluten-free (less than 20 ppm). Metamucil Fiber Thins, however, contain gluten (Apple Crisp 0.7 grams/serving; Cinnamon Spice 0.5 grams/serving) because they have wheat flour as an ingredient.

A. The only Metamucil products that contain aspartame are labeled as “sugar-free”, with the exception of Metamucil Premium Blend Sugar Free with Stevia. Metamucil Premium Blend is a great option for those looking to avoid aspartame as it is still sugar-free but sweetened with plant-based stevia. Visit Metamucil. com to explore other formulas like the Powders sweetened with real sugar, Metamucil Capsules, and Metamucil Fiber Thins.

A. Unlike some other gummies, Metamucil fiber gummies are made with plant-based pectin and do not contain gelatin. Metamucil has not gone through certification to be Kosher.

A. Unlike many other stimulant laxatives, osmotic laxatives, or mineral oil, Metamucil should not cause diarrhea when used as directed. On the contrary, Metamucil can absorb and retain water to make loose stools less watery. Many doctors believe that a bulk fiber can help make bowel movements more formed and less fluid. In at least eight studies done on Metamucil and psyllium (Metamucil’s fiber ingredient), psyllium was shown to improve viscosity of loose stools and make stools firmer.

A. Yes. Metamucil offers a range of sugar-free offerings, including Sugar-Free powders (with aspartame), Premium Blend powders (with Stevia), and Fiber Capsules (no added sweeteners or flavors).

A. This product may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.