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Drx choice fiber therapy - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68163-122
Drug Name

Drx choice fiber therapy

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Methylcellulose (4000 mpa.s) 500 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET
RxCUI drug identifier 198750
Application Number part334
Labeler Name RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68163-122-00 100 tablet in 1 bottle (68163-122-00)
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each caplet) Methylcellulose (a non-allergenic fiber) 500mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions Take this product (child or adult dose) 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. Age Dose Maximum Dose adults & children 12 years of age and over start with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day. Do not exceed 12 caplets per day Children 6-11 years of age Start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day Do not exceed 6 caplets per day children under 6 years of age Consult a physician Consult a physician
AgeDoseMaximum Dose
adults & children 12 years of age and overstart with 2 caplets. Increase as needed up to 6 times per day. Do not exceed 12 caplets per day
Children 6-11 years of age Start with 1 caplet. Increase as needed up to 6 times per dayDo not exceed 6 caplets per day
children under 6 years of ageConsult a physicianConsult a physician

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients adipic acid, calcium carbonate, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 6 lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, silica. Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.

Indications and usage

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Uses ▪ relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) ▪ generally produces a bowel movement in 12 -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 ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks ▪ abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ constipation lasts more than 7 days ▪ you 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Purpose

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Purpose Bulk-forming laxative

Spl product data elements

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DRx Choice Fiber Therapy Methylcellulose METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S) ADIPIC ACID CALCIUM CARBONATE CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M) FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 MAGNESIUM STEARATE MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POLYSORBATE 80 SILICON DIOXIDE Light orange Caplet RP122

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel DRx Choice® NDC 68163-122-00 Compare to the active Ingredients in Citrucel® Caplets * Methylcellulose Fiber Therapy NaN Gentle and clinically proven effective† Manufactured by: Raritan Pharmaceuticals 8 Joanna Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 †When Used as Directed ††Based On Laboratory Testing. Individual Results May Vary. *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the owner of the registered trademark Citrucel® Caplets. DRx Choice fiber therapy methylcellulose 100 Caplets

Spl unclassified section

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Other information ▪ each caplet contains : calcium 18 mg ▪ store at room temperature. ▪ protect contents from humidity ▪ keep tightly closed

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks ▪ abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ constipation lasts more than 7 days ▪ you 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ constipation lasts more than 7 days ▪ you 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

Warnings

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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 ▪ a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of two weeks ▪ abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ constipation lasts more than 7 days ▪ you 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 at 1-800-222-1222.

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