Equalactin Laxative
625 mg · Tablet
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Calcium Polycarbophil
- Made by
- NUMARK BRANDS, INC
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-03
Bulk for mixing Laxative
- For relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 - 72 hours.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over up to 8 tablets daily in divided doses of 2 tablets per dose
Full directions ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity. This product generally produces bowel movement in 12 - 72 hours.
From the official label · 2025-12-03 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
this product for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- drink a full glass (8 fl. oz.) of liquid with each dose chew tablets thoroughly do not swallow tablets whole
- adults and children 12 years of age and over up to 8 tablets daily in divided doses of 2 tablets per dose
- children 6 to under 12 years of age up to 4 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
- children 2 to under 6 years of age up to 2 tablets daily in divided doses of 1 tablet per dose
- children under 2 years of age consult a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
abdominal pain nausea vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits over a period of 2 weeks
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
you are taking an antibiotic containing tetracycline as this product contains calcium taking any other drug. Take this product 2 or more hours before or after other drugs. All laxatives may affect how other drugs work.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
rectal bleeding occurs you fail to have bowel movement after use of laxative. These may indicate a serious condition
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- As with any drug,
- if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
each tablet contains calcium 125 mg store at room temperature avoid excessive humidity
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Bulk for mixing Laxative
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
citric acid, crospovidone, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sucralose
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
1-800-331-0221
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Sugars
dextrose
Relevant to diabetes and dental health.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (33)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 33 of 33
- Equalactin LaxativeThis oneWithout prescriptionNUMARK BRANDS, INCSugars
- Amazon Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionAMAZON.COM SERVICES LLCNames none of these
- Best ChoiceWithout prescriptionBEST CHOICE (VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY)Names none of these
- Fiber Caplets 147Without prescriptionChain Drug Marketing Association Inc.Names none of these
- Calcium PolycarbophilWithout prescriptionCITRAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Names none of these
- Calcium PolycarbophilWithout prescriptionCVS Pharmacy, IncNames none of these
- Fiber LaxativeWithout prescriptionDiscount Drug Mart, IncNames none of these
- FiberconWithout prescriptionFoundation Consumer BrandsNames none of these
- Fiber Laxative CapletsWithout prescriptionGendose Pharmaceuticals, LLCNames none of these
- Fiber LaxativeWithout prescriptionGeri-Care Pharmaceutical CorpNames none of these
- Goodsense Fiber Laxative 147Without prescriptionGoodSenseNames none of these
- Fiber CapsWithout prescriptionGuardian Drug CompanyNames none of these
- Calcium PolycarbophilWithout prescriptionLEADER/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.Names none of these
- Fiber LaxativeWithout prescriptionMagno-Humphries, Inc.Names none of these
- Fiber TabsWithout prescriptionMajor PharmaceuticalsNames none of these
- FiberconWithout prescriptionMedtech Products Inc.Names none of these
- Meijer Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionMEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INCNo ingredient list on the stored label
- Fiber LaxWithout prescriptionPD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Names none of these
- Premier ValueWithout prescriptionPHARMACY VALUE ALLIANCE, LLCNames none of these
- PublixWithout prescriptionPUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INCNames none of these
- Quality ChoiceWithout prescriptionQUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)Names none of these
- Quality Choice Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionQUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)Names none of these
- Rite Aid Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionRITE AID CORPORATIONNames none of these
- Fiber LaxWithout prescriptionRugby LaboratoriesNames none of these
- Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionSAFEWAYNames none of these
- Calcium PolycarbophilWithout prescriptionSHANDONG XINHUA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Names none of these
- Foster and Thrive Fiber Laxative 147Without prescriptionStrategic Sourcing Services LLCNames none of these
- Up and Up Fiber TherapyWithout prescriptionTarget Corporation.Names none of these
- Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionTHE KROGER CO.Names none of these
- Fiber LaxativeWithout prescriptionTopco Associates, LLCNames none of these
- Fiber LaxativeWithout prescriptionUNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. DBA UNFINames none of these
- Fiber TherapyWithout prescriptionWal-Mart Stores, Inc.Names none of these
- Walgreen Fiber LaxWithout prescriptionWALGREENS CO.Names none of these
Details
| Made by | NUMARK BRANDS, INC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Calcium Polycarbophil |
| Strength | 625 mg |
| Form | Tablet |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 12 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK |
| NDC | 69846-000 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
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