Calcium Polycarbophil
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Sold as Fiber Laxative · PUBLIX · Goodsense Fiber laxative…
- Drug class
- Bulk-Forming Laxatives
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 7
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 150
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Calcium polycarbophil is an active ingredient classified as a bulk-forming laxative [1]. It is approved to relieve occasional constipation and help restore and maintain regularity [1]. This product typically produces a bowel movement within 12 to 72 hours [1].
Calcium polycarbophil is available under various brand names, including PUBLIX, Fiber Laxative, and Goodsense Fiber laxative [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 150 adverse event reports associated with this ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported reactions include fatigue, diarrhea, the perception of the drug being ineffective, and headache [2]. "Off Label Use" was also noted among the top reactions [2].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 7 | December 22, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
7 products
Uses
USES relieves occasional constipation to help restore and maintain regularity this product generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 02e3f4ce-8961-42… · revised October 28, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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