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Fiber lax - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0536-4306
Drug Name

Fiber lax

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, FILM COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 308934
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Rugby Laboratories
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
0536-4306-05 500 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle (0536-4306-05)
0536-4306-08 2 blister pack in 1 carton (0536-4306-08) / 30 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack
0536-4306-11 90 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle (0536-4306-11)
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Overdosage of Fiber Lax

Information about signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of acute ovedosage and the general principles of overdose treatment.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active ingredient

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Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) 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 may cause choking. See choking warning adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets, 1 to 4 times per day children under 12 years ask a doctor
adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets, 1 to 4 times per day
children under 12 yearsask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients 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 Purpose Bulk-forming laxative

Spl product data elements

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

Package label principal display panel

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Rugby NDC 0536-4306-05 Comapare to Active ingredient in FiberCon* Fiber-Lax Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg Bulk-Forming Laxative Safe and Effective Relief of Occasional Constipation Promotes Regularity 500 Tablets Rugby Label

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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, owner of the registered trademark FiberCon® 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. Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories Indianapolis, IN 46268 www.majorpharmaceuticals.com (800) 616-2471

Ask doctor

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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 doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take Fiber-Lax 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 tablet 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? (800) 231-4670

Stop use

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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.

When using

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When using this product • do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor • do not take more than 8 tablets in a 24-hour period 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 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 Fiber-Lax 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 tablets 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.

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