POLYCARBOPHIL

(POL ee KAR boe fil) Brand: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibernorm, Konsyl Fiber, Perdiem Fiber Caplet

What is the most significant information I must know about polycarbophil?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to polycarbophil or to mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, or povidone (such as Betadine).

• Till using polycarbophil, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have trouble swallowing, a blockage in your intestines, stomach pain with nausea or vomiting, a history of bleeding from your rectum, or a sudden change in your bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer.

• Ask your doctor till taking polycarbophil if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

• The polycarbophil tablet may expand in your throat and reason you to choke if you do not use satis liquid to help swallow the pill. Be certain to drink a full 8-ounce glass of water or another liquid while swallowing the regular tablet or after chewing the chewable tablet.

• Polycarbophil is generally taken up to 4 times for day. Do not take more than recommended by your doctor or listed on the medication label.

• Polycarbophil must reason you to have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours.

• Do not take polycarbophil for longer than 7 days unless your doctor tells you to.

What is polycarbophil?

• Polycarbophil is a bulk-forming laxative that increases the amount of water in your stools to help create them softer and easier to pass.

• Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation and to help sustain regular bowel movements.

• Polycarbophil may also be used in some cases to treat diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome.

• Polycarbophil may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my health care provider till taking polycarbophil?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to polycarbophil or to mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, or povidone (such as Betadine).

• Till using polycarbophil, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

· trouble swallowing;

· a blockage in your intestines;

· stomach pain with nausea or vomiting;

· a history of bleeding from your rectum; or

· a sudden change in your bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take polycarbophil, or you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• Ask your doctor till taking polycarbophil if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

• Some forms of polycarbophil may contain phenylalanine. Conversation to your doctor till using this medicine if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

• Do not give this medication to a young baby without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take polycarbophil?

• Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Take this medication with a full glass (8 ounces) of water or another liquid. The tablet may expand in your throat and reason you to choke if you do not use satis liquid to help swallow the pill. Unless you need to restrict your fluid intake, drink plenty of fluids every day while you are taking polycarbophil.

• The chewable tablet should be chewed till your swallow it.

• Older adults may be more likely to choke while taking this medicine. Be certain to drink a full glass of water while swallowing the regular tablet, or after chewing the chewable tablet.

• Polycarbophil is generally taken up to 4 times for day. Do not take more of this medication than recommended by your doctor or printed on the medication label.

• Polycarbophil must reason you to have a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours. Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve after 3 days of taking this medication.

• Do not take polycarbophil for longer than 7 days unless your doctor tells you to. Overuse of a laxative may reason hurt to the nerves, muscles, or tissues in your intestines.

• Store polycarbophil at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since polycarbophil is generally taken as needed, you will not be on a long-term dosing schedule. If you are taking the medicine daily for up to 7 days, take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.

• An overdose of polycarbophil is not likely to manufacture life-threatening side effects.

What must I avoid while taking polycarbophil?

• Avoid taking polycarbophil within 2 hours till or after you take any another medications. A laxative can create it harder for your body to absorb another medicines.

What are the possible side effects of polycarbophil?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using polycarbophil and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· vomiting;

· choking on the tablet;

· trouble swallowing;

· chest pain; or

· rectal bleeding.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· mild stomach pain;

· bloating; or

· gas.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect polycarbophil?

• There may be another drugs that can interact with polycarbophil. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about polycarbophil.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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