Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg

(equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil)

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

• relieves occasional constipation
• promotes regularity
• this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 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.

Do not use • for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

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

• all laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you have rectal bleeding

• you have no bowel movement within 3 days

• these could be signs of a serious condition.

Directions

• do not exceed recommended dose

• take each dose with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of fluid; taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking; see choking warning

• do not take this product within 2 hours before or after taking any other drug

Other information

• each caplet contains: calcium 125 mg

• store at controlled room temperature, 68°F-77°F (20°C-25°C)

• protect contents from moisture

• for institutional use only

Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

caramel color, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, PEG, silica, talc

Package Label

GERICARE

NDC 57896-449-09
Fiber Laxative
Calcium Polycarbophil

• Relieves Constipation

• Promotes Regularity

90 Caplets

625 mg Each

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