PUBLIX (CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL)
PUBLIX (CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: PUBLIX; Generic name: CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL; Manufacturer: PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
| Brand name | PUBLIX |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL |
| Manufacturer | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC |
| Used for | USES relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours |
| Dosage | DIRECTIONS take each dose of this product with at least 8 ounces (a full glass) of water or other fluid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. (See choking warning). this product works naturally so continued use for one to three days is normally required to provide full benefit. Dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation. Age Recommended dose Daily maximum adults & children 12 years of age and over 2 caplets once a day up |
| Warnings | Choking Warning: 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 your doc |
| Active ingredient(s) | Drug Fats Active Ingredient (in each caplet) Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg equivalent to 500 mg polycarbophil |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=02e3f4ce-8961-425c-98a9-3b9d66709ca5 |