FIBER THERAPY- calcium polycarbophil tablet

Land: Verenigde Staten

Taal: Engels

Bron: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Werkstoffen:

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

Beschikbaar vanaf:

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Toedieningsweg:

ORAL

Prescription-type:

OTC DRUG

therapeutische indicaties:

Bulk-forming laxative - relieves occasional constipation - this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours - abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting - difficulty in swallowing - a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. All laxatives may affect how other drugs work. - you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing - you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Autorisatie-status:

OTC monograph not final

Productkenmerken

FIBER THERAPY - CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL TABLET
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
_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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EQUATE FIBER THERAPY
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil
PURPOSE
Bulk-forming laxative
USE(S)
relieves occasional constipation
this product generally produces 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
difficulty in swallowing
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 DOCTOR IF
you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting,
difficulty in breathing or
swallowing
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 over dose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away
DIRECTIONS
take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass or water
(8oz.) or other fluid.
Taking this product without enough liquid may cause chocking. See
choking warning.
dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or
severity of
constipation
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