Polycarbophil
- Atc Codes:A06AC08
- CAS Codes:26040-58-2#9003-97-8
- PHARMGKB ID:26040-58-2#9003-97-8
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.