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Fiber Laxative and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Fiber Laxative and Food for safety when used together.

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Fiber Laxative <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Polycarbophil may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other medications to become less effective. In general, all oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of polycarbophil. Take polycarbophil with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of cool water or another liquid. Taking polycarbophil without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bulk-forming laxatives such as guar gum, psyllium, polycarbophil, or methylcellulose may affect the bioavailability of concomitantly administered substances due to their effect on the rate of gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying.

MANAGEMENT: In general, oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of the bulk-forming laxative.

References:

"Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceutic, Cincinnati, OH.

Fiber Laxative

Generic Name: polycarbophil

Brand Name: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

Synonyms: n.a.

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