From the official label (Jan 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
(S) relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting difficulty in swallowing a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
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.
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Each caplet contains: calcium 135 mg store at room temperature protect contents from moisture Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Calcium polycarbophil as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
(S) relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass or water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause chocking. See choking warning. dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation continued use for 1 to 3 days is normally required to provide full benefit adults and children 12 years and ove…
Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor.
In many countries Calcium polycarbophil is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Calcium polycarbophil is sold under names such as Equalactin, Fiber Tab, Fibercon, Fiber Laxative. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing you fail to have a bowel movement after use or have rectal bleeding. These could be signs of a serious condition. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years and over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day children under 12 years ask a doctor. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
each caplet contains: calcium 135 mg store at room temperature protect contents from moisture
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.