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Medicine Details

FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET

Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition: Polycarbophil (500mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Constipation FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET helps to soften stools and helps in their passing out. Softening of stools increases the movement of the intestines, this helps empty your bowels and relieve constipation. It relieves the pain and discomfort caused due to constipation and improves your quality of life. Eat more high-fiber foods including fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation from happening.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET is to be taken with food.

Description: FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of constipation. This medicine absorbs water and makes stool soft, bulky and easier to pass. FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Avoid taking it just before bedtime, or while lying down. Take it with at least one full glass of liquid or more. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are bloating and abdominal distension. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Lifestyle modifications like reducing smoking, increasing exercise and a healthy diet will help you to get better results. Consult a doctor before taking this medicine if you have a sudden change in bowel functions that persists for ten days and if you suffer from nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. Discontinue FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET if your constipation lasts seven days even after taking it and if you experience rectal bleeding these may be a sign of a serious medical condition.

How to Use: FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET absorbs water and makes the stool soft and bulky, easier to pass.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of FIBOTAB 500MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: strip of 10 tablets

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Constipation

Side Effects: Abdominal distension

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR