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.
Some of these are: Metamucil (1 heaping teaspoon or 1-2 wafers), Citrucel (1 tablespoon), Fiberall (1-2 wafers or 1 teaspoon), Perdium (2 rounded teaspoons) and 1-2 teaspoons unprocessed bran (to mix with foods) You may need to use the fiber supplement up to 3-4 times daily to produce normal elimination.ome of these are: Metamucil (1 heaping teaspoon or 1-2 wafers), Citrucel (1 tablespoon), Fiberall (1-2 wafers or 1 teaspoon), Perdium (2 rounded teaspoons) and 1-2 teaspoons unprocessed bran (to mix with foods) You may need to use the fiber supplement up to 3-4 times daily to produce normal elimination.