Fiber Tabs

Calcium polycarbophil · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each caplet) Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)

Purpose

Purpose Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) 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 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 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 Fiber-Tabs two 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 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take Fiber-Tabs two or more hours before or after other drugs. All laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if 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

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Directions take each dose of this product with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day children under 12 years of age ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, and talc

Questions?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Major Pharmaceuticals (revised Dec 2, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Fiber Tabs NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0904-2500Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Major PharmaceuticalsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Fiber Tabs used for?

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Who makes Fiber Tabs?

Fiber Tabs is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Major Pharmaceuticals.