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Fiber Caps

Guardian Drug Company

Fiber-Caps


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Fiber Caps 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

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

  • 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.
  • 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 over 12 years
2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day
children under 12 years
ask a doctor

Fiber Caps 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

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Compare to the active ingredient in FIBERCON

Stimulant Free

Fiber-Caps

Fiber Laxative

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg

  • Relieves constipation
  • Helps Restore and Maintain RegularityFiber Caps Fiber Caps

Fiber Caps

Calcium polycarbophil TABLET, FILM COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:53041-147
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CARAMEL
SILICON DIOXIDE
CROSPOVIDONE
HYPROMELLOSES
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
white (off white with black specks) 18 mm G147 OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:53041-147-27 90 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2010-07-15


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