Label: LEADER FIBER- calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated February 10, 2021

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg

  • Purpose

    Bulk-forming laxative

  • Uses

    relieves:

    constipation
    helps restore & maintain regularity
    promotes normal function of the bowel
  • Warnings

    Do not use if

    you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
    you have difficulty in swallowing
    you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

    Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing
    you fail to have a bowel movement after use
    rectal bleeding occurs
    symptoms persist more than 1 week

    Drug interaction precaution: Contains calcium. If you are taking any form of tetracycline antibiotic, this product should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after you have taken the antibiotic

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz)
    daily maximum 4 doses
    dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation
    continued use for 1 to 3 days is normally required to provide full benefit

    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 122 mg
    do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
    store at room temperature
    protect contents from moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

    calcium carbonate, caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate

  • Principal Display Panel

    NDC 30205-213-75

    The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available

    Fiber Caplets

    Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg

    Fiber Laxative

    Gentle Relief of Constipation

    Won't Cause Gas or Bloating

    Compare to Fibercon® active ingredient

     

    CIN 2545440

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin Ohio 43017

    www.myleader.com

    Leader Fiber Caplets Label

    Leader Fiber Caplets Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LEADER FIBER 
    calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37205-213
    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
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100 MPA.S) (UNII: B1QE5P712K)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 (UNII: R95B8J264J)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorBROWN (light) Score2 pieces
    ShapeCAPSULE (caplet) Size19mm
    FlavorImprint Code RP120
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37205-213-7590 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/19/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33408/19/2019
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435)