4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber!
by Metamucil · capsule · 120 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 37000 46511 9
- DSLD label 206640
- Serving 2 to 5 capsules; amounts per 5 capsules
- 24 servings
4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber! by Metamucil lists 3 ingredients, 3 with an amount per serving of 5 capsules, such as 300 mg of calcium, 0.4 mg of iron and 30 mg of potassium, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 24, 2019.
What is in 4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber!?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1% | 47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 12 g. |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | Higher than 82% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 20 g. |
| Soluble Fiber | 2 g | ||
| Protein | less than 1 g | ||
| Calcium | 300 mg | 30% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 mg. |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | 92% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.6 mg. |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 206640 (entered September 24, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 92% of the 6,910 products that print an amount of iron list more than its 0.4 mg of iron (median 5 mg).
The NIH database records 1 to 4 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- MultiHealth Fiber Psyllium Fiber Capsules + CalciumMetamucil same ingredients
- Psyllium plus Calcium21st Century same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position. Bulk-forming fibers like phyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines. New Users: Start with 1 serving per day; gradually increase to desired daily intake. You may initially experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating, as your body adjusts to increased fiber intake.
- For osteoporosis. Adequate calcium throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- Directions (Adults 12 years and over) 5 capsules up to 4 times daily for an excellent source of calcium
- For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. One serving of Metamucil has 2.1 grams of soluble fiber. 5 capsules 4 times daily.
- For maintaining healthy blood sugar as part of your diet. 5 capsules 4 time daily.
- For promoting and maintaining digestive health. For occasional constipation and to help promote and maintain regularity. 2 to 5 capsules up to 4 times daily for fiber supplementation.
- Warnings
- Tamper evident: Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
- Bulk-forming fibers like phyllium husk may affect how well medicines work. Take this product at least 2 hours before or after medicines.
- Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.
- Consult your doctor before use if you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels.
- For children under 12, consult a doctor.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 206640.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Psyllium, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Crospovidone, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40 Lake.
How many labels does 4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber! have?
One label is on file, entered on September 24, 2019.
- Label 206640 (current) Entered September 24, 2019 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 0 37000 46511 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Procter & Gamble (distributor), Cincinnati, OH. All Metamucil products.