Medication guide
Calcium Polycarbophil
- Generic name
- Calcium Polycarbophil
- Common brand names
- FiberCon
- Medication class
- Bulking fiber laxative
Overview
Its medication class is Bulking fiber laxative. Common uses include Constipation and mild bowel-irritation prevention. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Oral fiber/polydextrose-type laxative.
- Time of day
- Best taken in morning (and/or bedtime) with a hydration routine.
- With food/water
- Always with full glass (240 mL) water to prevent obstruction.
- Preparation
- Mix powder fully before drinking; start with partial dose and titrate.
- Safe dose
- Use minimal effective amount to maintain soft stools.
- Max dose
- Do not exceed label daily count; increase gradually.
- Frequency
- Once to twice daily.
- Other recommendations
- Combine with activity and diet; do not use indefinitely.
Common uses
- Constipation and mild bowel-irritation prevention
Common side effects
- Bloating
- constipation
- abdominal cramping
- diarrhea
- and nausea
Important warnings
- Can cause obstruction with inadequate water and may worsen abdominal bloating. Avoid in bowel obstruction or inflammatory bowel crisis without clinician guidance. Separate from other oral meds by 1-2 hours and monitor electrolytes in prolonged use.
General interactions information
May interfere with absorption of other oral medications when taken together
Sources / references
- FiberCon calcium polycarbophil tablets — product label
DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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