Metamucil vs Psyllium Comparison - Drugs.com (2024)

Metamucil is a fiber supplement that may be used to treat constipation, improve stool consistency, and lower cholesterol. When used to treat constipation, adequate daily fluid intake is vital to...View more

Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Dietary Fiber Supplementation, Diarrhea - Chronic. psyllium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Metamucil has an average rating of6.9 out of 10 from a total of73 ratings on Drugs.com.61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

Psyllium has an average rating of7.1 out of 10 from a total of91 ratings on Drugs.com.64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

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• Laxatives

• Laxatives

See also: Metamucil side effects in more detail.

See also: psyllium side effects in more detail.

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Lower cost generic

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• Oral capsule
• Oral powder for reconstitution

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Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with Metamucil:

• 2 moderate drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
• 27 minor drug interactions (104 brand and generic names)

A total of 29 drugs are known to interact with psyllium:

• 2 moderate drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
• 27 minor drug interactions (104 brand and generic names)

• Psyllium may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other...View more

• Psyllium may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other...View more

• Intestinal obstruction
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Intestinal obstruction disorders
• Renal dysfunction

• Intestinal obstruction
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Intestinal obstruction disorders
• Renal dysfunction

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• Side effects
• Pregnancy warnings
• Breastfeeding warnings
• Dosage information
• Drug interactions
• Support group
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• Side effects
• Pregnancy warnings
• Breastfeeding warnings
• Dosage information
• Drug interactions
• Support group

• Metamucil uses

• Psyllium uses

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• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Constipation
• Dietary Fiber Supplementation

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Constipation
• Dietary Fiber Supplementation
• Diarrhea - Chronic