Bulk Forming Fiber Laxative

Bulk Forming Fiber Laxative
SPL v2
SPL
SPL Set ID 2e0c4736-3d27-e088-e063-6294a90aeca8
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-02-27
Document Type 34390-5 Human OTC Drug Label

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Polycarbophil (625 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate Caramel Silicon Dioxide Crospovidone Hypromellose, Unspecified Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: G147 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 18 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2025-02-26

Description

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative


Medication Information

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Description

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

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.

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 over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day 
 children under 12 years   ask a doctor














Other Information
  • each caplet contains: calcium 135 mg
  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • 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.

Principal Display Panel

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in FiberCon®

 

DISCOUNT drug mart

FOOD FAIR

 

Fiber Caplets 

Bulk - Forming Fiber Laxative 

  • Fiber Therapy for Regularity 
  • Gentle Enough to Use Every Day
  • Natural Action of Fiber

90 Caplets

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 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.

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

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.


Structured Label Content

Use(s) (USE(S))
  • relieves occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Purpose (PURPOSE)

Bulk-forming laxative

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.

Directions (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 over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day 
 children under 12 years   ask a doctor














Other Information (OTHER INFORMATION)
  • each caplet contains: calcium 135 mg
  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature
  • protect contents from moisture
Inactive Ingredients (INACTIVE INGREDIENTS)

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

Principal Display Panel (PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

*Compare to the Active Ingredient in FiberCon®

 

DISCOUNT drug mart

FOOD FAIR

 

Fiber Caplets 

Bulk - Forming Fiber Laxative 

  • Fiber Therapy for Regularity 
  • Gentle Enough to Use Every Day
  • Natural Action of Fiber

90 Caplets

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 Doctor If (STOP USE AND ASK 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. (KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.)

In case of over dose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each caplet))

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (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 (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.


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