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FIBER TABS

Major Pharmaceuticals

Fibercon(calcium polycarbophil)


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

PURPOSE

Bulk-forming fiber laxative

USES

  • relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity
  • this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

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

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

rectal bleeding occurs or if you fail to have a bowel movement after use of this or any other laxative. 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.

DIRECTIONS

  • take each dose of this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See Choking warning.
  • Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours
age recommended dose daily maximum
 adults and children 12 years of age and over  2 tablets  1 to 4 times a day
 children under 12 years  consult a physician   

OTHER INFORMATION

  • each tablet contains: 140 mg calcium
  • protect contents from moisture
  • store at room temperature, USP
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate and stearic acid

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

To report side effects call: 1-800-616-2471

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Fiber-Tabs

Calcium Polycarbophil Bulk-Forming Fiber Laxative

90 Tablets

Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150  USA

FIBER TABS

FIBER TABS

calcium polycarbophil TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0904-2500
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CARAMEL
cellulose, microcrystalline
CROSPOVIDONE
HYPROMELLOSES
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
magnesium silicate
LIGHT MINERAL OIL
12-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
GRAY (Off white to grayish color depending on lighting) 20 mm CPC;339 OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:0904-2500-91 90 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part334 2010-09-09


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