Konsyl Fiber Tablets Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium polycarbophil 625mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Bulk forming.
How Supplied
Original—10.6oz, 15.9oz; Original packets—30; D—11.5oz, 17.5oz; Orange—19oz; Sugar-Free—10.6oz, 15.9oz; Sugar-Free packets—30; Sugar-Free Orange—15oz; Easy Mix—8.8oz (w. scoop); Tabs—90; Caps—100
Manufacturer
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Take with full glass of water. <6yrs: not recommended. 6–12yrs: 1 tab 1–3 times daily. ≥12yrs: 2 tabs 1–4 times daily.
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Contraindications
Contraindications
Signs/symptoms of appendicitis. Intestinal obstruction. Fecal impaction.
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Rectal bleeding. Diabetes (sugar-containing forms).
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Interactions
Interactions
Tablets block tetracycline absorption (give at least 1hr before or 2hrs after tetracycline).
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Esophageal, gastric, enteral, rectal obstruction.
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Clinical Trials
See Literature
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Note
Not Applicable
Konsyl Fiber Tablets Patient Counseling
See Literature