The terms proximal (from Latin proximus, meaning 'nearest') and distal (from Latin distare, meaning 'to stand away from') are used to describe parts of a feature that are close to or distant from the main mass of the body, respectively.
But, with Citrucel and/or Metamucil you can start with one teaspoon mixed in water or juice. If you have diarrhea don't use the preparation with artificial sweeteners. Use the one with sugar. I think artificial sweeteners (some of them) might cause more diarrhea.
antidiarrheal in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Ã¦ntidaÉªÉriÉl) or antidiarrhoeal. An antidiarrheal is a substance used to prevent or treat diarrhea. Your doctor can prescribe an antidiarrheal if diarrhea is your main symptom. Antidiarrheal drugs help control diarrhea and slow the passage of stool through the intestine.