Leader Fiber Caplets Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

relieves:

• •constipation
• •helps restore & maintain regularity
• •promotes normal function of the bowel

Warnings

Do not use if

Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking.

• •you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
• •you have difficulty in swallowing
• •you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Drug interaction precaution: Contains calcium. If you are taking any form of tetracycline antibiotic, this product should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after you have taken the antibiotic

• •you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing
• •you fail to have a bowel movement after use
• •rectal bleeding occurs
• •symptoms persist more than 1 week

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• •take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz)
• •daily maximum 4 doses
• •dosage may 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

Other information

• •each caplet contains: calcium 122 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, crospovidone, hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate