Polycarbophil
Indications
Polycarbophil is used for:
Constipation
Adult Dose
Constipation
Adult
1250 mg with 8 oz of water PO qday to q6hr; not to exceed 6 g/day
Child Dose
Constipation
<6 years: Administer under physician supervision; 625 mg with 8 oz of water PO qDay or q12hr; not to exceed 1.25 g/day
>6-12 years: Swallow 1 tab qDay or q6hr
>12 years: 1250 mg with 8 oz of water PO q6hr; not to exceed 6 g/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Bowel obstruction, appendicitis, dysphagia, fecal impaction, rectal bleeding
Precautions
Should be taken with enough fluid
If tetracycline is concurrently administered, take tetracycline 1 hr after or 2 hr before polycarbophil
Use in children <6 years
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Polycarbophil :
Frequency Not Defined
Abdominal fullness
Flatulence
Vomiting
Stomach cramps
Mechanism of Action
Bulk producing laxative that restores normal moisture level