Fiber Lax CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL RUGBY LABORATORIES FDA Approved Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each caplet) Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients caramel crospovidone hypromellose magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose mineral oil polyethylene glycol silicon dioxide sodium lauryl sulfate stearic acid and talc
Strengths
625 mg 500 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses Relieves Occasional Constipation Irregularity Generally Produces Bowel Movement In 12 To 72 Hours
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: white Imprint: CPC;339

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
UPC
0305364306059
UNII
8F049NKY49
Packaging

Rugby® NDC 0536-4306-05 compare to the active ingredient in FiberCon®* fiber-lax calcium polycarbophil 625 mg bulk-forming laxative safe and effective relief of occasional constipation promotes regularity 500 caplets Rugby label

Package Descriptions
  • Rugby® NDC 0536-4306-05 compare to the active ingredient in FiberCon®* fiber-lax calcium polycarbophil 625 mg bulk-forming laxative safe and effective relief of occasional constipation promotes regularity 500 caplets Rugby 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. 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 Fiber-Lax 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? Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST


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