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