Indications and uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Calcium Polycarbophil
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc
- Effective date
- 2026-01-27
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 4
- Source
- full-release
- Hydrated at
- 2026-06-01 01:35:06
Label at a glance#
ProductCalcium Polycarbophil
Active ingredientCALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL
Label structure10 sections
Dosage and administration
take each dose of this product with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. Adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day. Do not take more than 8 caplets in a 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age ask a doctor
Contacts and useful links#
Websitewww.p65warnings.ca.gov
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
www.P65Warnings.ca.govLabel contents#
Full prescribing information#
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg (equivalent to polycarbophil 500 mg)
Purpose
Bulk-forming laxative
Uses
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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 two or more hours before or after other drugs. Laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
When using this product
do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
take each dose of this product with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning.
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over | 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times per day. Do not take more than 8 caplets in a 24-hour period unless directed by a doctor. |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
Other information
each caplet contains: calcium 125 mg
do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)
protect contents from moisture
Inactive ingredients
caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc.
Questions or comments?
1-800-231-4670
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Compare to FiberCon® active ingredient*
CVS™
NDC 69842-846-02
FIBER LAXATIVE
Plus Calcium
Calcium Polycarbophil, 625 mg
Bulk-Forming Laxative
Fiber Therapy for Regularity
250 CAPLETS
DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#
DailyMed Package Descriptions#
| Package NDC | Product | Description | Form | Quantity | Strength | SPL version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69842-846-02 | Calcium Polycarbophil | 250 in 1 BOTTLE | TABLET, FILM COATED | 250 | 4 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Calcium Polycarbophil
- POLYCARBOPHIL
- CARAMEL
- SILICON DIOXIDE
- LIGHT MINERAL OIL
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
- CROSPOVIDONE
- TALC
- STEARIC ACID
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
- HYPROMELLOSES
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 69842-846 | 69842-846-02 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL | 8F049NKY49 | ACTIB |
| CARAMEL | T9D99G2B1R | IACT |
| SILICON DIOXIDE | ETJ7Z6XBU4 | IACT |
| LIGHT MINERAL OIL | N6K5787QVP | IACT |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 368GB5141J | IACT |
| CROSPOVIDONE | 2S7830E561 | IACT |
| TALC | 7SEV7J4R1U | IACT |
| STEARIC ACID | 4ELV7Z65AP | IACT |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | OP1R32D61U | IACT |
| HYPROMELLOSES | 3NXW29V3WO | IACT |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 70097M6I30 | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 | B697894SGQ | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Polycarbophil | CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL | CVS Pharmacy, Inc | c3de1c1b-5042-aec3-e053-2a95a90ad134 | 2026-01-27 | Warnings | 69842-846-02 69842-846 69842084602 496285c5-1884-ccb7-e063-6294a90aa427 c3de1c1b-5042-aec3-e053-2a95a90ad134 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
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