Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49) (POLYCARBOPHIL - UNII:W25LM17A4W)
Cardinal Health
ORAL
OTC DRUG
Purpose Bulk-forming laxative relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
OTC monograph not final
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL TABLET, FILM COATED CARDINAL HEALTH ---------- 0339-CARDINAL _DRUG FACTS_ _ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)_ Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg) _PURPOSE_ Bulk-forming laxative _USES_ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours CHOKING: Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty in swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product, seek immediate medical attention. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor do not take more than 8 caplets in a 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222- 1222) right away. _DIRECTIONS_ take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation continued use for 1 to 3 days is normally required to provide full benefit adults and children 12 years and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day children under 12 years ask a doctor _OTHER INFORMATION_ EACH CAPLET CONTAINS: calcium 140 mg do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing store in a Read the complete document