Label: EQUALACTIN LAXATIVE- calcium polycarbophil tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 69846-000-26, 69846-000-27
  • Packager: NUMARK BRANDS, INC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 18, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active IngredientsPurpose
    Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg
    (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil)

    Bulk for mixing Laxative
  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Use  for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity

    This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 - 72 hours.

  • WARNINGS

    Do not use this product for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • abdominal pain
    • nausea
    • vomiting
    • a sudden change in bowel habits over a period of 2 weeks
  • ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking an antibiotic containing tetracycline as this product contains calcium

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • rectal bleeding occurs
    • you fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product

  • 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 right away.

  • Directions

    • drink a full glass (8 fl. oz.) of liquid with each dose
    • chew tablets thoroughly
    • do not swallow tablets whole
    adults and children 12 years of age and overup to 8 tablets daily in divided doses of 2 tablets per dose
    children 6 to under 12 years of ageup to 4 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
    children 2 to under 6 years of ageup to 2 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
    children under 2 years of ageconsult a doctor
  • Other information

    • each tablet contains calcium 125 mg
    • store at room temperature
    • avoid excessive humidity
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients  citric acid, crospovidone, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions? 1-800-331-0221

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Equalactin® Bulk Forming Laxative

    Relieves Symptoms of Nervous Stomach


    • Irregularity
    • Abdominal Discomfort
    • Loose Bowels
    • Constipation

    48 CITRUS FLAVORED CHEWABLE TABLETS

    Nervous Stomach (similar to Irritable Bowel), with its symptoms of loose bowels, irregularity, abdominal discomfort and constipation, is caused by water imbalance in the bowel, and afflicts millions. Equalactin provides relief by equalizing the water balance to restore normal bowel movements. When you feel the onset of nervous stomach symptoms, take Equalactin to provide relief and prevent the episode from becoming severe.

    Distributed by: Numark Brands, Inc.
    EDISON, NJ 08818     Rev. 12/18      10001C

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUALACTIN LAXATIVE 
    calcium polycarbophil tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69846-000
    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
    Citric Acid Monohydrate (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    Crospovidone (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    Dextrose, Unspecified Form (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    Magnesium Stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Maltodextrin (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    Cellulose, Microcrystalline (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Sucralose (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorLEMONImprint Code E
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69846-000-262 in 1 CARTON11/21/198603/03/2023
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69846-000-274 in 1 CARTON11/21/1986
    212 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00711/21/1986
    Labeler - NUMARK BRANDS, INC (080184668)