calcium polycarbophil
calcium polycarbophil is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 1 NDC code, marketed under brand name including FIBER TABS. Available dosage form: tablet, film coated.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- calcium polycarbophil
- Brand Names
- FIBER TABS
- Application Number
- M007
- Sponsor
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Routes
- ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL
Indications and Usage
Uses relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings
Warnings 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. Choking: 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 tablets in a 24 hour period unless directed b y 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.