Fiber-Caps
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil
Purpose
Bulk-forming laxative
Uses
relieves:
- constipation
- helps restore and maintain regularity
- promotes normal function of the bowel
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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
- 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
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 experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing
- you fail to have a bowel movement after use
- rectal bleeding occurs
Directions
| adults and children over 12 years | 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day |
| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
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