Citrucel

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Other drugs may interact with methylcellulose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Dosage Forms & Strengths

caplet

• 500mg

powder

• 2g/scoop

Constipation

2 caplets up to 6 times/day; not to exceed 12 caplets/day; follow each dose with 8 oz of water

Alternatively, 1 heaping tablespoon (2 g) in 8 oz water qDay to q8hr

Dosage Forms & Strengths

caplet

• 500mg

powder

• 2g/scoop

Constipation (6-11 Years Old)

<6 years

• Safety & efficacy not established

6-12 years old

• 1 caplet up to 6 times/day; not to exceed 6 caplets/day
• 1 g (½ tablespoon) in 8 oz of cold water; may increase to 1 tablespoon q8hr

>12 years

• 2 caplets up to 6 times/day; not to exceed 12 caplets/day; follow each dose with 8 oz of water
• Alternatively, 1 heaping tablespoon (2 g) in 8 oz water qDay to q8hr

Citrucel is part of the drug class:

• Bulk forming laxatives

Methylcellulose is usually taken 1 to 3 times per day. Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Overuse of a laxative may cause damage to the nerves, muscles, or tissues in your intestines.

Methylcellulose is a powder medicine that must be mixed with a full glass (8 ounces) of cold water or other liquid. Drink all of the mixture, and then drink one more glass of water.

Taking methylcellulose without enough liquid may cause the powder to swell in your throat and cause choking, especially in older adults.

Seek emergency medical attention if you have chest pain, vomiting, trouble swallowing, or trouble breathing after taking this medicine.

You should have a bowel movement within 12 hours to 3 days.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

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 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 for 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.

Citrucel® Orange

• each heaping tablespoon contains: calcium 80mg and potassium 110mg
• each heaping tablespoon contributes 60 calories from sucrose and maltodextrin
• store below 77°F (25°C)
• protect contents from humidity
• keep tightly closed

Citrucel® Sugar Free

• each rounded tablespoon contains: calcium 85mg and potassium 125mg
• each rounded tablespoon contributes 24 calories from maltodextrin
• store below 77°F (25°C)
• protect contents from humidity
• keep tightly closed
• Phenylketonurics: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE 52mg per adult dose

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very loose stools (diarrhea).
• Very bad belly pain.
• Chest pain.
• Throwing up.

There are no data on the excretion of methylcellulose into human milk.