Konsyl Fiber

Konsyl Fiber is a laxative that helps increase water in your stools, making them softer and easier to pass.

Konsyl Fiber is used to treat constipation and to help keep your bowel movements regular.

Konsyl Fiber may also be used for other reasons that are not mentioned in this medication guide.

Konsyl Fiber is typically taken 1 to 4 times a day. Use it exactly as directed on the label or as your doctor prescribes. Do not use more or less than recommended or for a longer time than advised. Overusing a laxative may harm the nerves, muscles, or tissues in your intestines.

Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water or another liquid. Then drink one more glass of water.

If you are using the chewable tablet form of polycarbophil, you must chew it before swallowing. After chewing and swallowing the tablet, drink a full glass of water.

Taking Konsyl Fiber without enough liquid may cause the tablet to swell in your throat and lead to choking, especially in older adults.

Get emergency medical help if you experience chest pain, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing after taking this medicine.

Drink plenty of fluids every day while using Konsyl Fiber.

You should have a bowel movement within 12 hours to 3 days.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not get better after 3 days of treatment.

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are using.

You should not use Konsyl Fiber if you are allergic to Konsyl Fiber or to mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, or povidone (such as Betadine).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• irritable bowel syndrome;
• trouble swallowing;
• stomach pain with nausea or vomiting;
• a blockage in your intestines;
• a history of bleeding from your rectum;
• a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts 2 weeks or longer; or
• if you have been constipated for more than 1 week.

Ask your doctor before taking Konsyl Fiber if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before taking Konsyl Fiber if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Do not give this medicine to a young child without the advice of a doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Konsyl Fiber may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe stomach cramps, rectal bleeding; or
• no bowel movement within 3 days after using Konsyl Fiber.

Common side effects of Konsyl Fiber may include:

• mild stomach pain;
• bloating; or
• gas.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Konsyl Fiber is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not take Konsyl Fiber within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take any other medicines. A laxative can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines.

Other drugs may interact with polycarbophil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform each of your health care providers about all medicines you are currently using and any medicines you start or stop using.