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Polycarbophil - oral

(paw-lee-karb-uh-fill)

common brand names: Equalactin, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Polycarb

Simular Drugs : Fiber Lax, Fiber Laxative, Fiber Laxative

Fiber Laxative Usage: Polycarbophil restores normal moisture levels to the intestine and helps produce well-formed stools. It's used to treat certain types of diarrhea or constipation.

How to use Fiber Laxative: Take each dose with a full glass about water and drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Chewable meds are to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed by a full glass about water. Regular pills can be swallowed with full glass of water.

Fiber Laxative side effects: it medication is generally well tolerated. Bloating, gas, & feeling of fullness may occur. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform youre physician. Notify your doctor if you experience any about following effects: stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding, unrelieved constipation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're pharmacist or pharmacist.

Fiber Laxative Precautions: Tell your pharmacist if you have any of next conditions: illness, any allergies. it med should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks & benefits with youre doctor. this medication does not appear at breast milk. However, you should consult your physician before using any drug while breast-feeding.

Fiber Laxative drug interactions: Because laxatives may interfere with absorption of some medications, this is important to tell you're physician about any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Fiber Laxative Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Fiber Laxative special notes: Bulk-producing laxatives safest and most natural about all the laxatives. To maintain normal bowel habits, it is important to drink plenty of fluids (4 to 6 8 ounce glasses a day), increase your intake of fiber & roughage and exercise regularly.

If you missed Fiber Laxative dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; don't take it if Its near time since next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Fiber Laxative Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture. do not store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Polycarbophil