Metamucil
E339801
Metamucil is a popular fiber supplement brand, primarily made from psyllium husk, used to support digestive health and regularity.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Metamucil canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3244037 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metamucil Context triple: [Procter & Gamble, hasBrand, Metamucil]
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A.
Imodium
Imodium is an over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication commonly used to relieve acute and chronic diarrhea by slowing intestinal movement.
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B.
Fibra Uno
Fibra Uno is a major Mexican real estate investment trust (FIBRA) that owns and operates a large portfolio of commercial properties across Mexico.
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C.
Opekta
Opekta was a German-Dutch company that produced and sold pectin-based gelling agents for making jam, notably managed in its Amsterdam branch by Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank.
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D.
Pedialyte
Pedialyte is an oral rehydration solution commonly used to prevent or treat dehydration, especially in children, by replacing fluids and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating.
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E.
Plaxtol
Plaxtol is a small rural village and civil parish in Kent, England, known for its historic buildings and surrounding countryside.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Metamucil Target entity description: Metamucil is a popular fiber supplement brand, primarily made from psyllium husk, used to support digestive health and regularity.
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A.
Imodium
Imodium is an over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication commonly used to relieve acute and chronic diarrhea by slowing intestinal movement.
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B.
Fibra Uno
Fibra Uno is a major Mexican real estate investment trust (FIBRA) that owns and operates a large portfolio of commercial properties across Mexico.
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C.
Opekta
Opekta was a German-Dutch company that produced and sold pectin-based gelling agents for making jam, notably managed in its Amsterdam branch by Anne Frank’s father, Otto Frank.
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D.
Pedialyte
Pedialyte is an oral rehydration solution commonly used to prevent or treat dehydration, especially in children, by replacing fluids and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating.
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E.
Plaxtol
Plaxtol is a small rural village and civil parish in Kent, England, known for its historic buildings and surrounding countryside.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dietary supplement brand
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fiber supplement ⓘ over-the-counter product ⓘ |
| brandOf | psyllium fiber supplement ⓘ |
| contains | soluble fiber ⓘ |
| hasActiveIngredient |
psyllium fiber
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psyllium husk ⓘ |
| hasCategory |
bulk-forming laxative
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fiber laxative ⓘ |
| hasContraindication |
difficulty swallowing
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known hypersensitivity to psyllium ⓘ |
| hasCountryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| hasForm |
capsule
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fiber gummies ⓘ powder ⓘ wafer ⓘ |
| hasManufacturer | Procter & Gamble ⓘ |
| hasMarketingClaim |
helps maintain regularity
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helps promote digestive health ⓘ |
| hasPotentialSideEffect |
abdominal discomfort
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bloating ⓘ choking risk if taken without adequate fluids ⓘ gas ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
orange flavor available
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powder products typically mixed with water or other liquids ⓘ |
| hasRecommendedUse | taken with at least 8 ounces of liquid ⓘ |
| hasRouteOfAdministration | oral ⓘ |
| hasTargetConsumer |
adults
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older adults ⓘ |
| hasUsageFrequency | often taken once to three times daily as directed ⓘ |
| hasWarning |
should be taken at least 2 hours before or after other oral medications
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should not be used by individuals with intestinal obstruction ⓘ |
| isAvailableAs |
flavored formulation
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sugar-free formulation ⓘ unflavored formulation ⓘ |
| isMarketedAs | fiber supplement for digestive health ⓘ |
| isRegulatedAs | dietary supplement in the United States ⓘ |
| isSoldIn |
online retailers
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pharmacies ⓘ supermarkets ⓘ |
| isUsedFor |
increasing dietary fiber intake
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relief of occasional constipation ⓘ |
| mayHelpWith |
feeling of fullness
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lowering cholesterol levels when used with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol ⓘ maintaining healthy blood sugar levels as part of a healthy diet ⓘ |
| mayInteractWith | other oral medications if taken at the same time ⓘ |
| requires | adequate fluid intake ⓘ |
| supports |
bowel regularity
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digestive health ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Metamucil Description of subject: Metamucil is a popular fiber supplement brand, primarily made from psyllium husk, used to support digestive health and regularity.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.