Substance · official US FDA label
Méthylcellulose (methylcellulose)
1 medicine listed on Vimpia contains it, alone or combined. Below, the official US FDA label for methylcellulose, unchanged.
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The official US FDA label for methylcellulose, effective September 8, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
Official US FDA label for methylcellulose
Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. The full label on DailyMed.
Uses
Uses ▪ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) ▪ generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours
Dosage
US dosage, for products sold in the United States. For a medicine bought in DR Congo, follow its box, its leaflet or your pharmacist.
Directions • MIX 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 • use product at the first sign of constipation or irregularity • put one dose in a full glass of cold water • stir briskly and drink promptly • drinking another glass of water is helpful Age Dose adults & children 12 years of age and over start with 1 rounded tablespoon . Increase as needed, 1 rounded tablespoon at a time, up to 3 times per day. children 6 - 11 years of age start with 2 level teaspoons . Increase as needed, 2 level teaspoons at a time, up to 3 times per day. children under 6 years of age consult a physician
Warnings and precautions
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. Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists for two weeks ▪ abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting 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.
Medicines that contain it
Names as they are sold. A medicine without an English page links to its French page.
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Marketing authorizations: register of the ACOREP, DR Congo.
- ●Essential medicines: national list of essential medicines of DR Congo (LNME).
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
Public information, for reference only: it does not replace the advice of a pharmacist or a doctor. Vimpia writes nothing about how to use a medicine and translates nothing: the label is the US FDA's, unchanged; names, composition and authorizations come from the official sources above.