CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL tablet, film coated

Država: Sjedinjene Američke Države

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktivni sastojci:

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

Dostupno od:

Cardinal Health

Administracija rute:

ORAL

Tip recepta:

OTC DRUG

Terapijske indikacije:

Purpose Bulk-forming laxative relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Status autorizacije:

OTC monograph not final

Svojstava lijeka

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL TABLET, FILM COATED
CARDINAL HEALTH
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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