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Calcium Polycarbophil

OTC Oral RxCUI 308934
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Calcium Polycarbophil
Route
Oral
Label date
2025-04-03

Indications and usage

Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Purpose

Bulk-forming Laxative

Dosage and administration

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 adults and children over 12 years of age and over : take 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day. Do not take more than 8 caplets in one 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age : ask 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 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 two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work. When using this product do not use for more than 7 days 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 or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Ask a doctor before use if

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drug. Take this product two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.

When using this product

this product do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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 or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Overdosage

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

Active ingredient (label)

Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each caplet) Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)

Inactive ingredients

s Croscarmellose Sodium NF, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil NF, Microcrystalline Cellulose NF and Sodium Chloride USP

Storage and handling

Other information each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg; sodium 14 mg store in a dry place at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F) protect contents from moisture

Keep out of reach of children

of children.