polycarbophil (Equalactin, Konsyl, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab)

Indications

• irritable bowel syndrome
  • treatment of constipation & diarrhea

Dosage

• chewable tablet: chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing
• tablet: take with a full glass of water or other liquid (8 ounces/240 milliliters)

Tablets: 625 mg (calcium polycarbophil)

Mechanism of action

• bulk-forming laxative

More general terms

• laxative

Component of

• polycarbophil/psyllium/senna
• cortisol/lidocaine/polycarbophil/psyllium