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ProductKonsyl Fiber

Active ingredientCALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL

Label structure7 sections

Indications and uses

• relieves occasional constipation • promotes regularity • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Dosage and administration

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. This laxative works naturally so continued use for one to three days is normally required to provide full benefit. Dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation. adults and children 12 years ...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Calcium Polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

• relieves occasional constipation • promotes regularity • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

• 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

• 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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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. This laxative works naturally so continued use for one to three days is normally required to provide full benefit. Dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation.


adults and children 12 years of age and older	Starting dose: 2 caplets once a day Maximum dose: 2 caplets four times a day or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of age	consult a doctor

Other information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

• each caplet contains: calcium 138 mg
• store at controlled room temperature, 68°F-77°F (20°C-25°C)
• protect contents from moisture

Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients:

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

caramel, cellulose, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, mineral oil, PEG, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid. May also contain calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, maltodextrin, talc.

Package Labeling:

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Konsyl Fiber
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL
CARAMEL
POWDERED CELLULOSE
CROSPOVIDONE
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
MAGNESIUM SILICATE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MINERAL OIL
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
SILICON DIOXIDE
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
STEARIC ACID
POLYCARBOPHIL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
0224-1889	0224-1889-01

Ingredients#

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DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 12 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
CARAMEL	T9D99G2B1R	IACT
POWDERED CELLULOSE	SMD1X3XO9M	IACT
CROSPOVIDONE	2S7830E561	IACT
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED	3NXW29V3WO	IACT
MAGNESIUM SILICATE	9B9691B2N9	IACT
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	70097M6I30	IACT
MINERAL OIL	T5L8T28FGP	IACT
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED	3WJQ0SDW1A	IACT
SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	IACT
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	368GB5141J	IACT
STEARIC ACID	4ELV7Z65AP	IACT
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL	8F049NKY49	ACTIB

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
b78c994d-415f-0330-e053-2995a90ad565			4305c136-4e34-4aea-a105-341e6dd319e7	2020-12-28	Warnings	Exact identifier spl id: b78c994d-415f-0330-e053-2995a90ad565 spl set id: 4305c136-4e34-4aea-a105-341e6dd319e7

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