Fiber Laxative Caplets
Calcium Polycarbophil · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
625 MG (EQUIVALENT TO 500 MG POLYCARBOPHIL)
Purpose
PURPOSE BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE
Uses
USES RELIEVES OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION TO HELP RESTORE AND MAINTAIN REGULARITY THIS PRODUCT GENERALLY PRODUCES BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 12 TO 72 HOURS
Warnings
WARNINGS CHOKING: TAKING THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT ADEQUATE FLUID MAY CAUSE IT TO SWELL AND BLOCK YOUR THROAT OR ESAPHAGUS AND MAY CAUSE CHOKING. DO NOT TAKE THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULATY 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 ADBOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, OR VOMITING A SUDDEN CHANGE IN BOWEL HABITS THAT PERSIST 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 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 LAXATIVES. 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 RIGHT AWAY 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
8 OUNCES (A FULL GLASS) OF WATER OR OTHER FLUID. TAKING THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT ENOUGH LIQUID MAY CAUSE CHOKING. SEE CHOKING WARNING. 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 ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 12 YEARS: 2 CAPLETS ONCE A DAY; UP TO 4 TIMES A DAY. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS: ASK A DOCTOR
Other information
OTHER INFORMATION EACH CAPLET CONTAINS: CALCIUM 125MG STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE PROTECT CONTENTS FROM MOISTURE
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARAMEL COLOR, CROSPOVIDONE, HYPROMELLOSE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, MALTODEXTRIN, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC (revised Jan 8, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Calcium Polycarbophil in 1 product
Fiber Laxative Caplets NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77333-120 | Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg/1 Tablet | Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fiber Laxative Caplets used for?
USES RELIEVES OCCASIONAL CONSTIPATION TO HELP RESTORE AND MAINTAIN REGULARITY THIS PRODUCT GENERALLY PRODUCES BOWEL MOVEMENT IN 12 TO 72 HOURS
Who makes Fiber Laxative Caplets?
Fiber Laxative Caplets is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC.