Fiber Capsules By CVS Pharmacy Overview & Drug Interactions

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Supplement: Fiber Capsules by CVS Pharmacy

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Label Information

Supplement Facts:

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s): Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Capsule(s)
Servings per container 26
UPC/BARCODE 050428054840

Ingredient Amount per Serving Group % DV, Adults & children 4+ years
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
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Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Carbohydrate 1%
Dietary Fiber
3 Gram(s)
Fiber (unspecified) 11%
Soluable Fiber
2 Gram(s)
Fiber (unspecified) --
Protein
1 Gram(s)
Protein (unspecified)
Iron
0.4 mg
Iron 2%
Potassium
30 mg
Potassium 1%

Other Ingredients:
Psyllium
Gelatin
Polysorbate 80
Caramel color
Shellac
Iron Oxide


Label Statments:


Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
- Directions - Take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz.) or other fluid. Taking this product with enough liquid may cause choking. See choking warning. - Swallow one capsule at a time - Daily maximum 3 doses - Dosage will vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation - Product generally produces effect in 12-72 hours. adults and children 12 years & older 5 capsules, 1 to 3 times a day children 6 to 11 years consider use of powder form of product children under 6 years ask a doctor
- Directions Adults 12 yrs. & older: 2-6 capsules for increasing daily fiber intake; 6 capsules for cholesterol lowering use. Take this product with 8oz. of liquid (swallow 1 capsule at a time) up to 3 times daily. Notice: take this product with at least 8 oz. (a full glass) of liquid. Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.
Brand IP Statement(s)
- Compare to the active ingredient in metamucil capsules
- This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble, the distributor of Metamucil capsules.
- 2009 CVS/pharmacy
FDA Statement of Identity
- Dietary Fiber Supplement
Formula
- With 100% natural psyllium fiber
- Inactive ingredients caramel color, gelatin, iron oxide, polysorbate 80, shellac.
- Once serving of this product provides 2.4 grams of this soluble fiber.
- Drug facts Active ingredient (in each capsule) Psyllium husk approx. 0.52 g...Purpose Fiber laxative
Precautions
- Drug facts (continued) Other information - Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
- Consult a doctor if you are considering use of this product as part of a cholesterol-lowering program.
- Warnings Read the entire label, including warnings in drug facts.
- Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.
- 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.
- Allergy alert: This product may cause an allergic reaction in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium
- Ask a doctor before use if you have - Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting - Difficulty in swallowing - A sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if - You fail to have a bowel movement after use - Rectal bleeding occurs - Symptoms persist more than 1 week.
- Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately
- Laxatives, including bulk fibers, may affect how well other medicines work. If you are taking a prescription medicine by mouth, take this product at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after the prescribed medicine. As your body adjusts to the increased fiber intake, you may experience changes in bowel habits or minor bloating.
- Taking this product without enough liquid may cause choking. Do not take if you have difficulty swallowing.
Storage
- - Store at room temperature - Protect contents from moisture
General Statements
- Fiber supplement information Uses An way to increase your daily fiber intake. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk as in this product, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
- Uses relieves: - Occasional constipation - Helps restore regularity - Promotes normal function of the bowel
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- For Regularity
General
- #252794 MFR# 53041 REV 0712

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Distributed by:
Name CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Street Address One CVS Drive
City Woonsocket
State RI
ZipCode 02895
Phone Number 1-800-746-7287
Web Address www.cvs.com

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