Konsyl Fiber Tablets

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  • Constipation and bowel cleansers

Konsyl Fiber Tablets Generic Name & Formulations

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