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Health Mart fiber caplets

McKesson
Guardian Drug Company

Health Mart Fiber Caplets


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Methylcellulose 500 mg

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative


Health Mart fiber caplets Uses

  • helps restore and maintain regularity and relieves constipation (irregularity)
  • in the treatment of constipation associated with other bowel disorders when recommended by a doctor

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
  • sensitivity to any of the ingredients

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended maximum dose unless directed by a doctor
  • do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • rectal bleeding occurs
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use

Keep out of reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Directions

This product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours

  • take this product (child or adult) dose with atleast 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid
  • taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking, see choking warning

Age
Dose                       
Maximum Dose     
adults and children over 12 years
2 caplets
up to 6 times daily
children (6 to 12 years)
1 caplet
up to 6 times daily
children under 6 years
ask a doctor
ask a doctor

Health Mart fiber caplets Other information

  • each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store at room temperature 15o-30oC (59o-86oF)
  • protect contents from moisture
  • keep tightly closed
  • tamper evident: Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD and C yellow 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulphate

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Health Mart pharmacy

compare to Citrucel caplets active ingredient

fiber caplets

methylcellulose 500 mg

bulk-forming laxative

dietary fiber supplement

helps maintain and restore regularity

100 caplets

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Health Mart fiber caplets

Methylcellulose TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:62011-0134
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
SILICON DIOXIDE
CROSPOVIDONE
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
cellulose, microcrystalline
SODIUM BICARBONATE
SODIUM CHLORIDE
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
orange 19 mm G188 CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 100 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:62011-0134-1 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2012-04-23


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