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Citrucel

Citrucel

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Citrucel is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Laxative

Generic Drug

Methylcellulose

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A 49-year old asked:

Citrucel, how often should you use this?

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A 36-year old asked:

What effect does methylcellulose have on liver?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I accidentally took 4 citrucel tablets in one dose. Will i be ok?

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A 31-year old asked:

What effect does methylcellulose have on the liver? Is it helpful?

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A 45-year old asked:

How much methylcellulose is in one dose of citrucel, and how much does an adult need daily?

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A 40-year old asked:

What are methylcellulose tablets for?

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A 44-year old female asked:

What is Celevac (methylcellulose) tablets?

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A 50-year old asked:

Is citrucel acid or alkaline?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to use citrucel daily?

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A 39-year old asked:

Which is better, benifiber or citrucel?

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A 44-year old asked:

What's more effective citrucel or metamucil?

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A 39-year old asked:

What is the difference between citrucel & metamucil?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can anyone tell me what methylcellulose tablets are used for?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you mix citrucel with juice?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can you take probiotics with citrucel?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Is citrucel safe for pregnancy? Thanks so much

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A 32-year old asked:

How may times a day should I take citrucel for constipation?

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A 43-year old asked:

What are some of the precautions when taking Metamucil and citrucel?

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A 49-year old male asked:

Can taking citrucel more than once a day for constipation make constiaption worst?

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A 42-year old asked:

Which is the most effective product of the following: benefiber, metamucil, or citrucel?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it possible for citrucel daily smartfiber to increase bloating when it is first started?

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A 49-year old female asked:

I'm currently taking xarelto and am curious if it's ok to to take citrucel powder. Also is it safe to take citrucel everyday to help with regularity?

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A 47-year old asked:

How much fiber can citrucel tablets contain?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Citrucel allergy?

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A 49-year old male asked:

Should i increase the dose of citrucel to twice a day for constipation? Winding myself out of merilax and want to stay regular.

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A 43-year old female asked:

Can I take Miralax and citrucel powder at the same time? Havent gone to the bathroom in days and Im worried. I wont go when Im on vacation?

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A 82-year old female asked:

I have been taking citrucel for ibs-d, 1 t at night, how long is it safe to take it?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Is it safe to take 2 caplets of citrucel everyday on a regimented basis? Does it matter that its advertised as a laxative?

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A 30-year old asked:

Which is more effective for ibs-d: Metamucil or citrucel?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Can bulk-forming laxatives such as Citrucel cause constipation?

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