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Health Mart fiber caplets (methylcellulose (4000 cps) 500 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Bulk-forming Laxatives
  3. Strategic Sourcing Services LLC

Generic: methylcellulose is used for the treatment of Constipation Diarrhea

Health Mart fiber caplets tablet - (methylcellulose (4000 cps) 500 mg) image

IMPRINT: G188     SHAPE: capsule
    COLOR: orange

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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)


Methylcellulose 500 mg

Purpose


Bulk-forming laxative

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Uses

  • 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 a 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 at below 25oC (77oF)
  • protect contents from moisture
  • keep tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients


citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C yellow 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium lauryl sulphate

Principal Display Panel


NDC 62011-0134-1

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Fiber Caplets

Methylcellulose 500 mg

Bulk-Forming Laxative

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100 caplets



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