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
- -
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