Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
LEADER NDC 70000-0067-1 Fiber Laxative + Calcium Calcium Polycarbophil, 625 mg Bulk-Forming Laxative Fiber Therapy for Regularity COMPARE TO FIBERCON® active ingredient* 250 Caplets Leader label
- LEADER NDC 70000-0067-1 Fiber Laxative + Calcium Calcium Polycarbophil, 625 mg Bulk-Forming Laxative Fiber Therapy for Regularity COMPARE TO FIBERCON® active ingredient* 250 Caplets Leader label
Overview
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Dosage & Administration
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. 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 of age and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day children under 12 years of age ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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 this product 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.
Purpose
Purpose Bulk-forming laxative
When Using
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 & 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.
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-231-4670
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