FIBER LAXATIVE- calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49) (POLYCARBOPHIL - UNII:W25LM17A4W)

Available from:

Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

INN (International Name):

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL

Composition:

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Bulk-forming laxative - relieves occasional constipation - promotes regularity - this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

FIBER LAXATIVE- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL TABLET, FILM COATED
GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
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GC 449(459)
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg
(equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil)
PURPOSE
Bulk-forming laxative
USES
relieves occasional constipation
promotes regularity
this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
WARNINGS
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 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. All 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 rectal bleeding occurs or if you fail to
have a bowel
movement
after use of this or any other laxative. 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 right away.
DIRECTIONS
take each dose of this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass)
of water or other
fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking.
See choking
warning.
This laxative works naturally so continued use for one to three days
is normally
required to provide full benefit. Dosage may vary according to diet,
exercise,
previous laxative use or severity of constipation.
adults and children 12
years of age and older
Starting dose: 2 caplets once a day
Maximum dose: 2 caplets four times a day or as directed