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Fiber laxative - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 57896-459
Drug Name

Fiber laxative

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 Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
57896-459-09 90 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle (57896-459-09)
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Active ingredient

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

Dosage and administration

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Directions take each dose of this product 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. This laxative works naturally so continued use for one to three days is normally required to provide full benefit. Dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation. adults and children 12 years of age and older Starting dose: 2 caplets once a day Maximum dose: 2 caplets four times a day or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age consult a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and older Starting dose: 2 caplets once a day Maximum dose: 2 caplets four times a day or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of ageconsult a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients caramel, cellulose, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, mineral oil, PEG, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid

Indications and usage

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Uses relieves occasional constipation promotes regularity this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

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Purpose Bulk-forming laxative

Spl product data elements

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Fiber Laxative Calcium Polycarbophil LIGHT MINERAL OIL STEARIC ACID CROSPOVIDONE MAGNESIUM SILICATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE HYPROMELLOSES CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 SILICON DIOXIDE CARAMEL CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL POLYCARBOPHIL SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE Caplet CPC;339 Off white to cream

Package label principal display panel

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Package Label 1

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.

Storage and handling

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Other information • each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg • store at controlled room temperature, 68°F-77°F (20°C-25°C) • protect contents from moisture Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

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. A sk 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 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 a doctor if rectal bleeding occurs or if you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this or any other laxative. 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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