Drug Fats
Active Ingredient (in each caplet)
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg
equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil
Uses
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- relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity
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- this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Choking Warning: 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
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- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
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- a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Ask your 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
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- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor
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- do not take more than 8 caplets in a 24 hour period unless directed by a doctor
Directions
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- 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).
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- 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 & 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
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- each caplet contains: calcium 125 mg
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- store at room temperature
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- protect contents from moisture
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS TORN OR MISSING
calcium carbonate, caramel color, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC# 21130-021-40
*Compare to the active ingredients of Fibercon® Caplets*
Fiber Caplets
Calcium Polycarbophil
Bulk-Forming
Fiber Laxative
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- Gentle Relief of Constipation
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- Won’t Cause Gas or Bloating
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- Effective as Fiber Powders
140 Caplets
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Inc., owner of the registered trademark Fibercon® Caplets.
