TOPCARE FIBER LAXATIVE- calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated

Topcare Fiber Laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Topcare Fiber Laxative by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Topco Associates LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil

Purpose

Bulk-forming 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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.
• this product 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.

age	recommended dose	daily maximum
adults and children 12 years of age and over	2 caplets once a day	up to 4 times a day
children under 12 years	consult a physician

Other information

• each caplet contains: calcium 140 mg and magnesium 10 mg
• store at 20-25oC (68-77oF)

Inactive ingredients

caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate

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COMPARE TO FIBERCON® ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Fiber Laxative

CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL 625 mg

BULK-FORMING LAXATIVE

Gentle Enough for Everyday Use

Natural Action of Fiber

Just as Effective as Fiber Powders

OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMEND

DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

90 CAPLETS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

TOPCARE FIBER LAXATIVE 
calcium polycarbophil tablet, film coated

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 36800-477
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL (UNII: 8F049NKY49) (POLYCARBOPHIL - UNII:W25LM17A4W)	CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL	625 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)
CROSPOVIDONE (15 MPA.S AT 5%) (UNII: 68401960MK)
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)

Product Characteristics
Color	BROWN (light)	Score	2 pieces
Shape	CAPSULE (caplet)	Size	19mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L477
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 36800-477-75	90 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	08/11/1997
2	NDC: 36800-477-92	140 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	07/28/2004	01/30/2013

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part334	08/11/1997

Labeler - Topco Associates LLC (006935977)