Jeanette Tonks

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not subsittute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

POLYCARBOPHIL - ORAL

(paw-lee-KARB-uh-fill)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Equalactin, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Polycrab

USES: Polycarbophil restores normal moisture levels to the intestine and helps produce well-formed stools. It is used to treat certain types of diarrhea or constipaiton.

HOW TO USE: Take each dose with a full glass of water and drink plenty of fluids whlie taking this medication. Chewable tabltes are to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed by a full glass of water. Regular tablets can be swallowed with a full glass of water.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well toelrated. Bloating, gas, and a feeilng of fullness may occur. If these effects contiune or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your docotr if you experience any of the following effects: stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, rectal bleeding, unrelieved constipation. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: illness, any allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor. This medication does not appear in breast milk. However, you should consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Because laxatives may interfere with the absoprtion of medications, it is important to tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately.

NOTES: Bulk-producing laxatives are the safest and most natural of all the laxatives. To maintain normal bowel habits, it is important to drink plenty of fliuds (4 to 6 8 ounce glasses a day), raise your intake of fiber and roughage and exercise regularly.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the misesd dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not “double-up” the dose to ctach up.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture. Do not sotre in the bathroom. Gearbox Pennzoil 30S Stearman Biplane Die Cast Gearbox Pennzoil 30S Stearman Biplane Die Cast Gearbox Pennzoil 30S Stearman Biplane Die Cast.