Fiber Capsules
by Member's Mark · capsule · 400 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 46742
- Serving 2 to 5 capsules; amounts per 5 capsules
- 80 servings
Fiber Capsules by Member's Mark lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 5 capsules, such as 0.4 mg of iron and 25 mg of potassium, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2015.
What is in Fiber Capsules?
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 | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | 1% | 58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 8 g. |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 12% | 38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 8 g. |
| Soluble Fiber | 2 g | ||
| Protein | less than 1 g | ||
| 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 | 25 mg | 1% | 86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 46742 (entered June 25, 2015), 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?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Fiber CapsulesPremier Value same ingredients
- Dietary Fiber SupplementDG health same ingredients
- Natural Fiber Vegan CapsulesNuSyllium same ingredients
- 3-in-1 FiberMetamucil same ingredients
- Psyllium Super Fiber CapsulesMetamucil same ingredients
- 3 In 1 MultiHealth Fiber!Metamucil 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
- {Chart} Uses and Directions (Adults 12 yrs and over) For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health. 5 capsules 4 times daily. Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program. For maintaining healthy blood sugar levels as part of your diet.** 5 capsules 4 times daily. Consult a doctor before use if you are currently using medication to control your blood sugar levels. 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.
- Directions - Take this product 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 - Adults 12 years and older: 5 capsules with 8 oz of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. - Children 12 years and under: Ask a doctor - Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.
- Directions: Swallow 1 capsule at a time and take in an upright position. Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium 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 adjust to increased fiber intake.
- Warnings
- For children under 12, consult a doctor.
- Notice: Take this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid. Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.
- Warnings Choking: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat of 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.
- Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sinsitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have - a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks - abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- Stop use and ask a doctor if - constipation lasts more than 7 days -rectal bleeding occurs These may 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.
- Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
- Contact your doctor BEFORE USING this dietary supplement if you have recently experienced a sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting. STOP USING this dietary supplement and ask a doctor if constipation lasts more than 7 days or rectal bleeding occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.
- - Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product. This product has a low glycemic index, a measure of the effect of dietary carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- GLUTEN FREE.
- Storage
- - Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
Source: label statements in DSLD label 46742.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Psyllium, Gelatin, Polysorbate 80, Caramel color, edible Ink.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): LABORATORY TESTED - QUALITY ASSURED; M Member's Mark(R) QUALITY GUARANTEED.
How many labels does Fiber Capsules have?
One label is on file, entered on June 25, 2015.
- Label 46742 (current) Entered June 25, 2015 · on the market · 400 capsules
DSLD also links this label to: Fiber Capsules (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names SAM'S WEST, INC. (distributor), BENTONVILLE, AR. All Member's Mark products.