SOLUBLE FIBER- methylcellulose tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) (UNII: MRJ667KA5E) (METHYLCELLULOSE (4000 CPS) - UNII:MRJ667KA5E)

Available from:

Supervalu Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Bulk-forming laxative - relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity - generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours - abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting - a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks - rectal bleeding occurs - you fail to have a bowel movement after use These could be signs of a serious condition

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

SOLUBLE FIBER - METHYLCELLULOSE TABLET
SUPERVALU INC.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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EQUALINE SOLUBLE FIBER CAPLETS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
Methylcellulose 500 mg
PURPOSE
Bulk-forming laxative
USE(S)
relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain
regularity
generally produces a bowel movement in 12-72 hours
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.
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
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
do not use laxative products for a period longer than one week unless
directed by a doctor.
do not use if you are on a low salt diet unless directed by a doctor.
STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF
rectal bleeding occurs
you fail to have a bowel movement after use
These could be signs of a serious condition
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away
DIRECTIONS
This product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours
take this product (child or adult) dose with atleast 8 ounces (a full
glass) of water or other fluid
taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking, see
choking warning. AGE DOSE
MAXIMUM DOSE
adults & children 12 years & over 2 caplets
up to 6 times daily
children 6 to 11 years
1 caplet
up to 6 times daily
children under 6 years
ask a doctor ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH CAPLET CONTAINS: sodium 10 mg
store below 25 C (77 F)
protect contents from moisture
keep tightly closed
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
citric acid, col