Metamucil is used to regulate the bowel and lower cholesterol levels, and its use should be done only after medical indication.
This medication is produced by the Psyllium laboratories and its formula is powdered, being necessary to prepare before ingesting the solution.
Price of Metamucil
Metamucil costs between 23 and 47 reais and can be bought at pharmacies or stores on the internet.
What is Metamucil?
Metamucil is indicated for:
- Relieving constipation;
- Helping hold the bowel when the bowel is loose;
- Help lower blood cholesterol when you practice regular physical activity and maintain a low-fat diet;
- Helps reduce sugar levels after meals.
In addition, it can be used as a fiber supplement, associated with a healthy diet.
How to take Metamucil
Metamucil should be taken by a doctor and usually indicated:
- Children between the ages of 6 and 12: take half sachet (2.9 g) or half adult dose 1 to 3 times a day;
- Children over 12 years and adults: take 1 sachet (5.85g) or 1 tablespoon of dessert 1 to 3 times a day.
The solution is powdered and therefore it is necessary to prepare it correctly to be ingested.
How to prepare Metamucil
To ingest Metamucil you must:
- Add 1 dose of powder, 5.85g, which corresponds to a dessert spoon in 240 ml of water or other liquid;
- Shake the solution until homogeneous;
- Drink after the preparation.
The product is powdered and therefore it is necessary to add liquid to be possible to ingest.
Metamucil Side Effects
There are no known side effects of Metamucil.
Contraindications of Metamucil
This medicinal product should not be used by children 6 years of age or older for severe intestinal diseases, bowel obstruction, or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the formula.
In addition, it is contraindicated in case of rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting and can not be consumed by phenylketonuric.
