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Gastrointestinal Tract > Constipation and bowel cleansers
BENEFIBER CAPLETS
Manufacturer
Novartis Consumer Health
Legal Classification
OTC
Generic Name
Wheat dextrin; caplets; gluten-free.
Also
• BENEFIBER CHEWABLES
• BENEFIBER PLUS CALCIUM CHEWABLES
• BENEFIBER POWDER
Indications
Fiber supplement.
Children
Use other forms.
Adults
Swallow with liquid. 3 caplets up to 3 times daily.
Precautions
Pwd: not recommended for carbonated beverages. Kidney stones. Calcium-restricted diet. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
How Supplied
Pwd—20, 38, 62, 90, 125 servings
Chew tabs—36, 100
Caplets—72, 114
Plus Calcium—90
Additional Resources
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