Metamucil
Orange fiber powder
Metamucil is a brand name for a fiber supplement containing psyllium husk, used primarily to relieve constipation and promote digestive regularity.
The powder is typically mixed with water, where it forms a thick, somewhat unpleasant gel: My doctor told me to start taking Metamucil.
The brand has become nearly synonymous with fiber supplements generally, often associated with middle age and beyond.
Plant-based digestive aid
- constipation reliefEasing intestinal blockage
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- bowel movementFecal discharge from body
- laxativePromotes intestinal evacuation
stool softener · intestinal health · gut health · colon · digestion · bloating · gentle relief · prebiotic
Major consumer goods corporation
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
wellness · sugar-free · generic · store brand · health product
Cardiovascular system condition
- appetite controlManaging desire to eat
- satietyState of being full
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
soluble fiber · wellness routine · preventive health · dietary fiber
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- constipation reliefEasing intestinal blockage
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- bowel movementFecal discharge from body
laxative · stool softener · intestinal health · gut health · colon · digestion · bloating · gentle relief · prebiotic · gastrointestinal
Procter & Gamble
Major consumer goods corporation
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
- drugstoreRetail pharmacy outlet
pharmacy · wellness · sugar-free · generic · store brand · health product
heart health
Cardiovascular system condition
- appetite controlManaging desire to eat
- satietyState of being full
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
cardiovascular · soluble fiber · wellness routine · preventive health · dietary fiber
- fiberdietary fiber, fiber, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, fiber content
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- digestive aidsantacids, laxatives, probiotics, stool softener, gas relief
- IBS treatmentsloperamide, antispasmodics, peppermint oil, fiber, psyllium
- Vitamin BrandsFlintstones
- Household BrandsClorox, Lysol, Windex, Bounty, Charmin
Metamucilloperamide
Drug slowing bowel transit
anti-diarrheal · Pepto-Bismol · binding agent · codeine · opioids
Metamucilwhite rice
Refined grain, husk removed
cheese · white bread · bananas · BRAT diet · processed food
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