Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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BENEFIBER CHEWABLES |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Consumer Health |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Wheat dextrin; chew tabs; sugar-free; orange-creme, wild berry-, lemon-flavors. |
| Also |
• BENEFIBER CAPLETS
• BENEFIBER PLUS CALCIUM CHEWABLES
• BENEFIBER POWDER
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| Indications |
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Fiber supplement. |
| Children |
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<6yrs: individualize. 6–11yrs: chew 1½ tabs up to 3 times daily. |
| Adults |
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Chew 3 tabs up to 3 times daily. |
| Precautions |
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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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• Related Prescribing Note |
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