FIBER- calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated 
Western Family Foods Inc

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Western Family Fiber Laxative Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity
this product generally produces 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.

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 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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 product 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.

age

recommended dose

daily maximum

adults and children 12 years of age and over

2 caplets once a day

up to 4 times a day

children under 12 years

consult a physician

Other information

each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg and magnesium 10 mg
store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)

Inactive ingredients

caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate

Principal Display Panel

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg

Bulk-Forming Laxative

FIBER LAXATIVE

FIBER THERAPY FOR REGULARITY

GENTLE ENOUGH FOR EVERYDAY USE

JUST AS EFFECTIVE AS FIBER POWDERS

COMPARE TO FIBERCON® active ingredient

Gluten Free

Fiber Laxative Label Image
FIBER 
calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55312-477
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49) (POLYCARBOPHIL - UNII:W25LM17A4W) CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL625 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
Product Characteristics
ColorBROWN (light) Score2 pieces
ShapeCAPSULE (caplet) Size19mm
FlavorImprint Code L477
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:55312-477-7590 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/19/199812/08/2016
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart33401/19/199812/08/2016
Labeler - Western Family Foods Inc (192166072)

Revised: 11/2017
 
Western Family Foods Inc