Calcium polycarbophil
- Generic Name
- Calcium polycarbophil
- Brand Names
- Fiber Tab, Fibercon
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 126040-58-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8F049NKY49
- Background
Calcium polycarbophil is a stool stabilizer. Based on its chemical structure, it is a synthetic polymer of polyacrylic acid cross-linked with divinyl glycol presenting a calcium atom as a counter-ion. Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation. This drug may also be used to help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or diarrhea.
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- Indication
Polycarbophil is used to treat constipation and to help maintain regular bowel movements.
- Associated Conditions
- Constipation
- Associated Therapies
- -
Effect of Calcium Polycarbophil on Type II Diabetes Mellitus Control: a Randomized Double-blind Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2010-12-03
- Last Posted Date
- 2012-09-03
- Lead Sponsor
- East Carolina University
- Target Recruit Count
- 48
- Registration Number
- NCT01252524
- Locations
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East Carolina University Family Medicine Center, Greenville, North Carolina, United States
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