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Fiber Laxative and Intestinal obstruction

Result of checking the interaction of drug Fiber Laxative and disease Intestinal obstruction for safety when used together.

Check result:

Fiber Laxative <> Intestinal obstruction

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of bulk producing laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction or fecal impaction. Bulk producing laxatives can exacerbate these conditions.

References:

"Product Information. Unifiber (cellulose)." Nich Pharmaceuticals Inc, Roanoke, TX.
"Product Information. FiberCon (polycarbophil)." Lederle Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
"Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceutic, Cincinnati, OH.

Fiber Laxative

Generic Name: polycarbophil

Brand Name: Equalactin, Fiber Lax, FiberCon, Fiberlax, Fibertab, Konsyl Fiber, Mitrolan, Fiber Laxative, Fibernorm, Polycarb, Fiber Tabs, Fiberall Tablets, Perdiem Fiber Caplet, Fiber-Lax, FiberGen, Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL

Synonyms: n.a.

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