Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Citrucel Tablets





Dosage Form: tablet
Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)


Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500mg



Purpose


Bulk-forming laxative



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 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.



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.















AgeDoseMaximum Dose
adults & children 12 years of age and overstart with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.do not exceed 12 caplets per day
children 6 - 11 years of agestart with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.do not exceed 6 caplets per day
children under 6 years of ageconsult a physicianconsult a physician

Other information


  • each caplet contains: calcium 10mg

  • store below 77oF (25oC)

  • protect contents from humidity

  • keep tightly closed


Inactive ingredients


crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate



Questions or comments?


call toll-free 1-800-897-6081 (English/Spanish) weekdays


TAMPER EVIDENT PACKAGE


BOTTLE SEALED WITH PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP.


DO NOT USE IF FOIL IS MISSING OR BROKEN.


Patent Nos. 6350469, 7125562, 6372253, 7132114. 62013XD


Distributed by:


GlaxoSmithKline


Moon Twp, PA 15108


©2009 GlaxoSmithKline



Package/Label Principal Display Panel


CITRUCEL®


METHYLCELLULOSE FIBER THERAPY FOR REGULARITY


with smartfiber®


The Only Fiber for Regularity


That Won’t Cause Excess Gas*


*Based on laboratory testing. Individual results may vary.


Caplets


100 FIBER CAPLETS


BETTER VALUE Per Dose than leading competition










CITRUCEL 
methylcellulose  tablet










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)0135-0199
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) (METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS))METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS)500 mg


















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CROSPOVIDONE 
ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
MALTODEXTRIN 
POVIDONE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 


















Product Characteristics
ColorORANGEScoreno score
ShapeFREEFORM (Caplet)Size19mm
FlavorImprint CodeCIT
Contains      










































Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
10135-0199-01180 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
20135-0199-02100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
30135-0199-0350 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
40135-0199-14164 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
50135-0199-16220 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
60135-0199-046 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
70135-0199-0528 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone
80135-0199-062 TABLET In 1 POUCHNone
90135-0199-07240 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33402/01/2010


Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healtcare LP (828924212)
Revised: 10/2010GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healtcare LP




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