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Calcium polycarbophil - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-846
Drug Name

Calcium polycarbophil

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, FILM COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 308934
Application Number M007
Labeler Name CVS Pharmacy, Inc
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-846-02 250 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle (69842-846-02)
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Overdosage of Calcium Polycarbophil

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In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

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Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each caplet) Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)

Dosage and administration

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Directions take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid my cause choking. See choking warning. adults and children over 12 years of age and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 1 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age ask a doctor
adults and children over 12 years of age and over2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 1 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor.
children under 12 years of ageask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate and stearic acid

Indications and usage

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Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Bulk-forming laxative

Spl product data elements

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Calcium Polycarbophil Calcium Polycarbophil CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL POLYCARBOPHIL CARAMEL SILICON DIOXIDE LIGHT MINERAL OIL SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE CROSPOVIDONE TALC STEARIC ACID MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE HYPROMELLOSES MAGNESIUM STEARATE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 CPC;339 off white

Package label principal display panel

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CVS Health Compare to the active ingredient in FiberCon®* Fiber Laxative Plus Calcium Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg Bulk-Forming Laxative Fiber Therapy for regularity 250 Caplets CVS Label

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, owner of the registered trademark FiberCon® Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 © 2023 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS Product of China. Manufactured and packaged in the U.S.A. using domestic and imported ingredients.

Ask doctor

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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 doctor or pharmacist

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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.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children.

Other safety information

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Other information each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) protect contents from moisture

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-800-231-4670

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a 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.

When using

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When using this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor

Warnings

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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 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 Stop use and ask a 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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