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Methylcellulose

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 12 -72 hours.

Drug FactsLabel updated 2026-04-16

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Drug facts

Used for
  • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • Generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours
How to take it
See choking warning.

What it is used for

  • Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • Generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours

How to take it

Take 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.

Side effects, and when to stop

  • constipation lasts more than 7 days
  • You have rectal bleeding These could be signs of a serious condition.

What to say before you start

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, seek immediate medical attention.

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500 mg

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Methylcellulose; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methylcellulose

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Methylcellulose. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methylcellulose

AMA 11th

Methylcellulose. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/methylcellulose

The cited date is today’s, because a citation records when you read the page. The reviewed date is when a clinician last checked it.