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 March 3, 2014

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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 over2 caplets once a dayup to 4 times a day
      children under 12 yearsconsult 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

  • PACKAGE LABEL

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin Ohio 43017

    www.myleader.com

    This Product was Repackaged By:

    State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
    104-2 Hamilton Park Drive
    Tallahassee, FL 32304
    USA

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    625mg

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    LEADER FIBER 
    calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53808-0963(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 (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100 MPA.S) (UNII: B1QE5P712K)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 200 (UNII: R95B8J264J)  
    COLLOIDAL 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:53808-0963-130 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart33401/01/2014
    Labeler - State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy (829348114)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy829348114repack(53808-0963)