FIBERCON- calcium polycarbophil tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Wyeth Pharmaceutical Division of Wyeth Holdings LLC

INN (International Name):

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL

Composition:

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Uses

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

FIBERCON- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL TABLET
WYETH PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION OF WYETH HOLDINGS LLC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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FIBERCON
(CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL)
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)_
_PURPOSE_
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg
polycarbophil
Bulk-forming
laxative
_USES_
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_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
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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
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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_
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relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain
regularity
this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
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
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AGE
RECOMMENDED DOSE
DAILY MAXIMUM
adults and children 12 years of age and
over
2 caplets once a day
up to 4 times a day
children under 12 years
consult a physician
_OTHER INFORMATION_
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_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
caramel, crosp