Fiber Therapy Methylcellulose 500 Mg 100 Caplets

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Methylcellulose (4000 Mpa.s) (500 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Adipic Acid Calcium Carbonate Crospovidone (120 .mu.m) Fd&c Yellow No. 6 Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Polysorbate 80 Silicon Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: RP122 Shape: capsule Color: orange Size: 19 mm Score: 1

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2025-12-01

Medication Information

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Description

Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500 mg

Uses

▪
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
▪
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.

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.

AGE	DOSE	MAXIMUM DOSE
adults & children 12 years of age and over	Start with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.	do not exceed 12 caplets per day.
children 6 to 11 years of age	Start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.	do not exceed 6 caplets per day.
children under 6 years of age	consult a physician	consult a physician

Other Information

▪
each caplet contains: calcium 18 mg
▪
store at room temperature
▪
protect contents from humidity
▪
keep tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients

adipic acid, calcium carbonate, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 6, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, silica.

Questions Or Comments?

1-866-467-2748

Principal Display Panel

*Compare to the active ingredient in Citrucel® Caplets

NDC 72288-122-00

Fiber Therapy

Methylcellulose

•
Gentle and clinically proven effective†
•
Gives you additional fiber to help relieve occasional constipation
•
Fiber for irregularity that won’t cause excess gas††

100 Fiber Caplets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.

†When Used As Directed

††Based On Laboratory Testing.

Individual Results May Vary.

Distributed by:

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the owner of the registered trademark Citrucel® Caplets.

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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

▪
a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for 2 weeks
▪
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

Structured Label Content

Uses

▪
Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
▪
Generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

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.

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.

AGE	DOSE	MAXIMUM DOSE
adults & children 12 years of age and over	Start with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.	do not exceed 12 caplets per day.
children 6 to 11 years of age	Start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day.	do not exceed 6 caplets per day.
children under 6 years of age	consult a physician	consult a physician

Other Information (Other information)

▪
each caplet contains: calcium 18 mg
▪
store at room temperature
▪
protect contents from humidity
▪
keep tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

adipic acid, calcium carbonate, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 6, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, silica.

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-866-467-2748

Principal Display Panel

*Compare to the active ingredient in Citrucel® Caplets

NDC 72288-122-00

Fiber Therapy

Methylcellulose

•
Gentle and clinically proven effective†
•
Gives you additional fiber to help relieve occasional constipation
•
Fiber for irregularity that won’t cause excess gas††

100 Fiber Caplets

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING.

†When Used As Directed

††Based On Laboratory Testing.

Individual Results May Vary.

Distributed by:

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the owner of the registered trademark Citrucel® Caplets.

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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. (Keep out of reach of children.)

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))

Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

▪
a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for 2 weeks
▪
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Fiber Therapy Methylcellulose 500 Mg 100 Caplets

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Identifiers & Packaging

Medication Information

Structured Label Content

Advanced Ingredient Data

Raw Label Data

Additional Information