Polycarbophil

Table of contents

  • Brand Names
  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacologic Category
  • Mechanism of Action
  • Therapeutic Use
  • Pregnancy and Lactation Implications
  • Warnings and Precautions
  • Adverse Reactions
  • Drug Interactions
  • Dosage
  • Special Considerations

Brand Names

Europe

Greece: Fibercon.

North America

Canada: Fiber On Tablet, Fibre Laxative, Prodiem Bulk Fibre Therapy.

Latin America

Brazil: Muvinor.

Asia

Japan: Colonel, Mitrolan, Polyful.

Drug combinations

Chemistry

Calcium polycarbophil: (C~20~H~18~Ca~4~O~18~)mult. CAS – 26040-58-2. CAS-9003-97-8 (polycarbophil).

Pharmacologic Category

Cathartics and Laxatives; Bulk-Forming Laxatives. (ACT-Code: A06AC08).

Mechanism of action

Restoring more normal moisture level and providing bulk in intestinal tract.

Therapeutic use

Treatment of constipation or diarrhea.

Pregnancy and lactiation implications

Use caution in pregnancy and lactation.

Unlabeled use

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in difficulty swallowing.

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