Topco Fiber Laxative caplets

Fiber Laxative by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

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

Drug Details [pdf]

FIBER LAXATIVE - methylcellulose tablet 
Topco Associates, LLC

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Topco Fiber Laxative caplets

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(in each caplet)

Methylcellulose 500 mg

PURPOSE

Bulk-forming laxative

USE(S)

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

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT

  • 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

  • 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

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

DIRECTIONS

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

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

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Topcare Health

COMPARE TO CITRUCEL® CAPLETS ACTIVE INGREDIENT*

NDC: 36800-191-16

Fiber Laxative

METHYLCELLULOSE 500 mg

  • Bulk Forming Laxative
  • May Help Restore and Maintain Regularity
  • Easy to swallow

    100 Caplets

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FIBER LAXATIVE 
methylcellulose tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 36800-191
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) (UNII: MRJ667KA5E) (METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) - UNII:MRJ667KA5E) METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS)500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
CROSPOVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)  
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGEScoreno score
ShapeCAPSULESize18mm
FlavorImprint Code G188
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 36800-191-16100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/01/2017
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM00712/01/201712/26/2024
Labeler - Topco Associates, LLC (006935977)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
Guardian Drug Company119210276MANUFACTURE(36800-191)

Revised: 12/2024
 

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