Did you know that 50% of Australians don't get the fibre they need?
 

FibreCaps with Calcium


Now you can have fibre and calcium in one

New Fibrecaps + Calcium contain the goodness of two bowls of cornflakes and a glass of milk in each dose of 5 capsules. It's the easy way to supplement your diet with the fibre and calcium you need for strong bones and a healthy inside.

Choose from two handy bottle sizes

  • 75 capsules
  • 120 capsules

Using capsules as a fibre and calcium supplement

One dose of Metamucil FibreCaps + Calcium (5 capsules) provides around 3g of psyllium husk powder and 345mg of calcium. Taken three times a day, this with provide approx. 9g of psyllium husk and 1g of calcium daily, giving you almost 30% of your RDI for fibre and 79% RDI of calcium.

Ingredients

Psyllium Husk, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Crospovidone, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 80, Caramel, Allura Red AC, Brilliant Blue FCF, Sunset Yellow FCF.

Using capsules as fibre therapy for regularity

Metamucil Capsules are effective in treating occasional constipation and restoring regularity.

Using capsules for bone health

Diets high in calcium throughout life can help build strong bones. Adequate calcium in a healthy diet is important for bone health in teens and adult women along with a regular exercise program.

 

Directions

Below is the Recommended Daily Intake1 (RDI) for Dietary fibre and calcium among Australian men & women.

  Dietary Fibre Calcium
Adults RDI RDI
Men    
19-70yr 30g/day 1,000mg/day
>70yr 30g/day 1,300mg/day
Women    
19-50yr 25g/day 1,000mg/day
51-70yr 25g/day 1,300mg/day
>70yr 25g/day 1,300mg/day

1 dose (5 capsules) of Metamucil FibreCaps+Calcium taken 3 times daily provides:

Metamucil FibreCaps+Calcium Fibre Calcium
5 capsules (3 times/day) ~9g ~1g
RDI needs ~30% ~79%

Other information

  • Always read the label. Use only as directed.
 

Warnings

Choking
Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or oesophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • A sudden change in bowel habits persisting for 2 weeks
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or rectal bleeding

When using, this product

  • May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Constipation lasts more than 7 days
  • Rectal bleeding occurs

These may be signs of a serious condition.

Warning

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poisons Information Centre right away.