Fiber Caplets 147
625 mg · Tablet
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Calcium Polycarbophil
- Made by
- Chain Drug Marketing Association 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 · 2024-08-27
Bulk-forming laxative
- (S) relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking.
All warnings ↓- 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
- (S) relieves occasional constipation this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
From the official label · 2024-08-27 · DailyMed
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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 over 2 caplets, 1 to 4 times a day
- children under 12 years
- ask a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting difficulty in swallowing a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
YOU ARE 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
- 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.
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.
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 8 caplets in a 24 hour period unless directed by a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
In case of over dose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
- each caplet contains:
- calcium 135 mg
- store at room temperature protect contents from moisture
Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.
What kind of medicine it is
Bulk-forming laxative
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
calcium carbonate, caramel, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate.
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
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.
This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.
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
- Fiber Caplets 147This oneWithout prescriptionChain Drug Marketing Association Inc.Names none of these
- Amazon Fiber CapletsWithout prescriptionAMAZON.COM SERVICES LLCNames none of these
- Best ChoiceWithout prescriptionBEST CHOICE (VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY)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
- Equalactin LaxativeWithout prescriptionNUMARK BRANDS, INCSugars
- 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 | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Calcium Polycarbophil |
| Strength | 625 mg |
| Form | Tablet |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 83324-131 |
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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