Foster and Thrive Fiber Laxative 188

Manufacturer
Strategic Sourcing Services LLC
Effective date
2024-12-12
Label type
Human OTC Drug Label
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:46:20

Label at a glance#

ProductFoster and Thrive Fiber Laxative 188
Active ingredientMETHYLCELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S)
Label structure13 sections

Dosage and administration

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 & children 12 years & over  2 caplets  up to 6 times daily  children 6 to 11 years  1 caplet  up to 6 times daily  children under 6 years  ask a doc...

Storage and handling

each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg store below 25 o C (77 o F) protect contents from moisture keep tightly closed

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(in each caplet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Methylcellulose 500 mg

PURPOSE

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Bulk-forming laxative

USE(S)

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 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

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
  • do not use if you are on a low salt diet unless directed by a doctor

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

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(1-800-222-1222).

DIRECTIONS

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 DOSEMAXIMUM DOSE
 adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets up to 6 times daily
 children 6 to 11 years 1 caplet up to 6 times daily
 children under 6 years ask a doctor ask a doctor


OTHER INFORMATION

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each caplet contains: sodium 10 mg
  • store below 25oC (77oF)
  • protect contents from moisture
  • keep tightly closed

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no.6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Call 833-358-6431 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 70677-1084-1

COMPARE TO CITRUCEL® CAPLETS ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

Foster and Thrive TM

Fiber Laxative 

Methylcellulose 500 mg

BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE

Daily Source of 100% Soluble Fiber 

The Fiber with No Excess Gas

Gluten Free

100 CAPLETS

F and T- Fiber Laxative -188F and T- Fiber Laxative -188

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
70677-1084-1EA - Each70677-10848da2a24e-233f-4f89-8d86-72c618cb0eb212023-09-05

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
70677-108470677-1084-1

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
6f4fadfe-4bea-49e6-9dee-61028de243e160edb8e8-3631-4fae-a761-73b52bdd6c222025-05-01WarningsExact identifier
spl set id: 60edb8e8-3631-4fae-a761-73b52bdd6c22

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