Fiber Therapy Orange Flavor
by Equate · powder · 48.2 ozs
- Off the market since January 2018 (NIH)
- UPC 6 81131 69992 1
- DSLD label 82846
- Serving 12 g (1 rounded Tbsp)
- 114 servings
Fiber Therapy Orange Flavor by Equate lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 12 g, such as 0.8 mg of iron and 30 mg of potassium, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 23, 2018.
What is in Fiber Therapy Orange Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 12 g. 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 | 45 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 12 g | 4% | Higher than 90% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 36 g. |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | Higher than 63% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 9 g. |
| Soluble Fiber | 2 g | ||
| Sugar | 9 g | Higher than 92% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 27 g. | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | 85% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.4 mg. |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg. |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 82846 (entered February 23, 2018), 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 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.
- MultiHealth Fiber Orange SmoothMetamucil · off the market same ingredients
- MultiHealth Fiber Orange Fiber SinglesMetamucil same ingredients
- Natural Fiber Orange FlavorTop Care same ingredients
- 4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber! Orange Smooth SinglesMetamucil same ingredients
- Fiber Therapy Orange SmoothMajor same ingredients
- Fiber Powder Orange FlavorMarlex Pharmaceuticals 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
- Uses Effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity
- Directions Put one dose into an empty glass. Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid.
- Stir briskly and drink promptly. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir.
- Adults 12 years & older 1 rounded tablespoon in 8 oz of liquid at the first sign of irregularity. Can be taken up to 3 times daily. Generally produces effect in 12-72 hours 6-11 years 1/2 adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily Under 6 years Consult a doctor
- If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine.
- New Users: Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
- For fiber supplement use
- Warnings Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts
- Directions Adults 12 years & older: 1 rounded tablespoon in 8 oz of liquid 3 times daily Under 12 years: Consult a doctor. See mixing directions in Drug Facts Notice: Mix this product (child or adult dose) with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid.
- Warnings
- Do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing.
- 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, see immediate medical attention.
- Allergy Alert: This product may cause allergic reaction in people sensitive 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 (1-800-222-1222).
- Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
- 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.
- If you have specific dietary needs you should consult a doctor before consuming this product.
- Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free (less than 20 ppm gluten).
- Storage
- Store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
Source: label statements in DSLD label 82846.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sucrose, Psyllium, Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Orange flavor, Silica, FD&C Yellow No. 6.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): K PAREVE.
How many labels does Fiber Therapy Orange Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on February 23, 2018.
- Label 82846 (current) Entered February 23, 2018 · off the market January 19, 2018 · 48.2 ozs · UPC 6 81131 69992 1
DSLD also links this label to: Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (image difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (image difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size difference, same product), Daily Fiber Orange Smooth (package size 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 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (distributor), Bentonville, AR. All Equate products.