Label: FIBER LAXATIVE- calcium polycarbophil tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated January 3, 2024

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  • 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

    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.

  • Directions

    • take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8 oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may

    cause choking. See choking warning.

    • dosage will 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 of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • each caplet contains: calcium 125 mg
    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • protect contents from moisture
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FIBER LAXATIVE 
    calcium polycarbophil tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54257-479
    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)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (Off-White) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (Caplet) Size18mm
    FlavorImprint Code RP120
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54257-479-0790 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/25/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00707/25/2022
    Labeler - Magno-Humphries, Inc. (063251433)