Label: FOSTER AND THRIVE FIBER LAXATIVE 147- calcium polycarbophil tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 70677-1083-1
  • Packager: Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each caplet)

    Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

  • PURPOSE

    Bulk-forming laxative

  • USE(S)

    • relieves occasional constipation
    • 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
    • difficulty in swallowing
    • 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

    • you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing
    • you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    In case of over dose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately (1-800-222-1222).

  • DIRECTIONS

    • take this product (child or adult dose)  with a full glass or water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause chocking. 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 and over2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day 
     children under 12 years  ask a doctor







  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • each caplet contains: calcium 135 mg
    • store at room temperature
    • protect contents from moisture
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    calcium carbonate, caramel, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate.

  • QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

    Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 70677-1083-1

    COMPARE TO FIBERCON® ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

    Foster and ThriveTM

    Fiber LaxativeCalcium Polycarbophil 625 mg
    Bulk-Forming Laxative 

    Relieves Occasional Constipation

    90 Caplets

    F and T Fiber Laxative-147

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FOSTER AND THRIVE FIBER LAXATIVE 147 
    calcium polycarbophil tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70677-1083
    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)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (Off white) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code G147
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70677-1083-190 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/15/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00706/15/2023
    Labeler - Strategic Sourcing Services LLC (116956644)
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