Drug Facts
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each captab)
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg
Purpose
Bulk-Forming Laxative
(equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation
- 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.
Do not use
longer than one week
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
- noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over two 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. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These may indicate a serious condition.
- you have rectal bleeding
- you fail to have a bowel movement after using this product.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Take Fiber-Lax with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
Other information
- do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours
- adults & children 12 years and over: 2 captabs 1 to 4 times a day
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate and stearic acid
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BLISTER SEAL IS BROKEN OR DAMAGED
*Rugby Laboratories, Inc. is not affiliated with the owner of the trademark FiberCon®.
Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories
17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
Livonia, MI 48152
www. Rugbylaboratories.com
16 HOW SUPPLIED
Fiber-Lax Tablets are available as follows:
500 mg: Off White, oval, scored tablet, debossed “CPC 339”. Available in bottles of
30 captabs (NDC 55289-949-30)
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Fiber-Lax