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Equalactin laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69846-000
Drug Name

Equalactin laxative

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET
RxCUI drug identifier 210659,
308933
Application Number M007
Labeler Name NUMARK BRANDS, INC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69846-000-27 4 blister pack in 1 carton (69846-000-27) / 12 tablet in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

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Active Ingredients Purpose Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil) Bulk for mixing Laxative
Active IngredientsPurpose
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil) Bulk for mixing Laxative

Dosage and administration

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Directions drink a full glass (8 fl. oz.) of liquid with each dose chew tablets thoroughly do not swallow tablets whole adults and children 12 years of age and over up to 8 tablets daily in divided doses of 2 tablets per dose children 6 to under 12 years of age up to 4 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose children 2 to under 6 years of age up to 2 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose children under 2 years of age consult a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and overup to 8 tablets daily in divided doses of 2 tablets per dose
children 6 to under 12 years of ageup to 4 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
children 2 to under 6 years of ageup to 2 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
children under 2 years of ageconsult a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients citric acid, crospovidone, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose

Indications and usage

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Use for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 - 72 hours.

Purpose

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Active Ingredients Purpose Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil) Bulk for mixing Laxative
Active IngredientsPurpose
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil) Bulk for mixing Laxative

Spl product data elements

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Equalactin Laxative Calcium polycarbophil Calcium Polycarbophil Polycarbophil Citric Acid Monohydrate Crospovidone Dextrose, Unspecified Form Magnesium Stearate Maltodextrin Cellulose, Microcrystalline Sucralose E carton

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Equalactin ® Bulk Forming Laxative Relieves Symptoms of Nervous Stomach Irregularity Abdominal Discomfort Loose Bowels Constipation 48 CITRUS FLAVORED CHEWABLE TABLETS Nervous Stomach (similar to Irritable Bowel), with its symptoms of loose bowels, irregularity, abdominal discomfort and constipation, is caused by water imbalance in the bowel, and afflicts millions. Equalactin provides relief by equalizing the water balance to restore normal bowel movements. When you feel the onset of nervous stomach symptoms, take Equalactin to provide relief and prevent the episode from becoming severe. Distributed by: Numark Brands, Inc. EDISON, NJ 08818 Rev. 12/18 10001C

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain nausea vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits 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 an antibiotic containing tetracycline as this product contains calcium

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.

Questions

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Questions? 1-800-331-0221

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product

Storage and handling

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Other information each tablet contains calcium 125 mg store at room temperature avoid excessive humidity

Warnings

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WARNINGS Do not use this product for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

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