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Brand Name :
No Data Available.
Synonyms :
Methylcellulose
Class :
Laxatives and Bulk-Producing
Take 2 caplets for 6 times daily and dose should not more than 12 caplets in a day
Take all doses with 8 oz of water
For <6 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
For 6-12 years old:
Take 1 caplet for 6 times daily and dose should not more than 6 caplets in a day
For >12 years old:
Take dose of 2 caplets for 6 times daily and dose should not more than 12 caplets in a day
When both drugs are combined, there may be a decreases effects of sodium picosulfate
Adverse drug reactions:  Â
Frequency Not DefinedÂ
Excessive bowel activityÂ
FlatulenceÂ
ImpactionÂ
Pregnancy warnings:    Â
Breastfeeding warnings: Â
Pregnancy Categories:      Â
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first trimester or the later trimester.      Â
Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women      Â
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women      Â
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits      Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.      Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet Â
Generic Name: Methylcellulose Â
Pronounced: MethylcelluloseÂ
Why do we use Methylcellulose?Â
Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative used to treat constipation which help in increasing the amount of water in your stools and make stool softer and pass easilyÂ