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What is Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture?

Metamucil® is a brand name for psyllium, an antidiarrheal laxative. It is used as a dietary fiber supplement; for the treatment of occasional constipation; and to reduce risk of coronary heart disease. Off label it is used for irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose	# of patients	# of patients with evaluations Efficacy	Major	Moderate	Slight	None	Can’t tell
Bulk-forming fiber laxatives	1	0
Bowel Irregularity	1	0
High Cholesterol	1	0
Bowel urgency	1	0

See all 5 patients currently taking Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture

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Reported Dosages

	3.4 g/11 g daily
	5

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Currently Taking Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture

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0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	1	1	0	2

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Report created on May 27, 2012.