(METH il SEL yoo los) Brand: Citrucel, Citrucel Clear Mix, Citrucel Food Pack, Citrucel Lax, Citrucel SF
• Do not use methylcellulose without first talking to your doctor if you have stomach (abdominal) pain, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.
• Taking methylcellulose without satis liquid may reason it to swell in the throat and reason choking.
• If you experience chest pain, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing after taking methylcellulose, search immediate medical attention.
• Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. Methylcellulose absorbs liquid in the intestines and makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.
• Methylcellulose helps relieve constipation and to sustain regularity.
• Methylcellulose may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Do not take methylcellulose without first talking to your doctor if you have
· stomach (abdominal) pain, nausea, or vomiting;
· difficulty swallowing; or
· intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction.
• You may not be able to take methylcellulose or you may require particular monitoring while taking methylcellulose if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Every level scoop of sugar-free methylcellulose powder contains 52 mg of phenylalanine. Individuals with phenylketonuria may need to monitor their intake of this additive.
• Conversation to your doctor till taking methylcellulose if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
• Take methylcellulose exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take methylcellulose capsules with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water or other liquid.
• Mix methylcellulose powder with at least 8 ounces of water or other noncarbonated beverage. Mix briskly and drink promptly.
• Taking methylcellulose without satis liquid may reason it to swell in the throat and reason choking.
• If methylcellulose has produced no effect within one week or if rectal bleeding occurs, stop taking methylcellulose and contact your doctor. Do not take more methylcellulose than is recommended or for longer than one week except under the direction of your doctor.
• If you experience chest pain, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing after taking methylcellulose, search immediate medical attention.
• Store methylcellulose at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the missed doze and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
• Symptoms of a methylcellulose overdose are not known.
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatment with methylcellulose unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider.
• If you experience any of the next uncommon but serious side effects, stop taking methylcellulose and search medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives);
· chest pain;
· difficulty swallowing;
· rectal bleeding; or
· severe abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Methylcellulose can interact with another medications. Till taking methylcellulose, conversation to your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. You may not be able to take methylcellulose, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring if you are taking any another medicines.
• Your pharmacist has more information about methylcellulose written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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