MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth
by Metamucil · powder · 48.2 oz.
- Off the market since January 2018 (NIH)
- UPC 0 37000 74134 3
- DSLD label 13855
- Serving 12 g (1 rounded Tbsp)
- 114 servings
MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth by Metamucil 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 October 1, 2012.
What is in MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth?
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 13855 (entered October 1, 2012), 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 Fiber SinglesMetamucil same ingredients
- Fiber Therapy Orange FlavorEquate · off the market 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
- 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. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. Stir briskly and drink promply. If mixture thickens, add more liquid and stir. Adults 12 yrs.&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 yrs. 1/2 adult dose in 8 oz of liquid, up to 3 times daily Under 6 yrs. Consult a doctor Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk 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. As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
- Use as directed.
- Metamucil Orange Smooth Mix Metamucil(R) Orange Smooth into at least 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage for a convenient way to add fiber to your diet and help lower cholesterol.*
- New Users Start with 1 dose per day; gradually increase to 3 doses per day as necessary.
- Directions Adults 12 yrs & older: 1 rounded TABLESPOON in 8 oz of liquid up to 3 times daily for daily fiber supplement; 3 times daily for cholesterol lowering to promote heart health. Under 12 yrs: Consult a doctor. See mixing directions in Drug Facts. NOTICE: Mix this product with at least 8 oz (a full glass) of liquid.
- Warnings
- Warnings Read entire label, including warnings in Drug Facts.
- 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 difficult in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a doctor or a Poison Control Center right away.
- Under 6 yrs. Consult a doctor
- Bulk-forming fibers like psyllium husk 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.
- 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.
- If you have specific dietary needs, you should consult your doctor before consuming this product.
- Taking without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have a difficult swallowing.
- As your body adjusts to increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
- Storage
- -store at room temperature tightly closed to protect from humidity
Source: label statements in DSLD label 13855.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sucrose, Psyllium, Citric Acid, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL ORANGE FLAVOR, YELLOW 6.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS; P&G WORLDWIDE PARTNER.
How many labels does MultiHealth Fiber Orange Smooth have?
One label is on file, entered on October 1, 2012.
- Label 13855 (current) Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market January 19, 2018 · 48.2 oz. · UPC 0 37000 74134 3
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.