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Leader Fiber

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
Label updated
2014-03-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Calcium polycarbophil 625 mg

Purpose

Bulk-forming laxative

Uses

relieves:

  • constipation
  • helps restore & maintain regularity
  • promotes normal function of the bowel
Warnings

Do not use if

  • you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • you have difficulty in swallowing
  • you have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that persists over a period of 2 weeks

Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you experience chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  • you fail to have a bowel movement after use
  • rectal bleeding occurs
  • symptoms persist more than 1 week

Drug interaction precaution: Contains calcium. If you are taking any form of tetracycline antibiotic, this product should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after you have taken the antibiotic

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • take this product (child or adult dose) with a full glass of water (8oz)
  • daily maximum 4 doses
  • dosage may vary according to diet, exercise, previous laxative use or severity of constipation
  • continued use for 1 to 3 days is normally required to provide full benefit
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over 2 caplets once a day up to 4 times a day
    children under 12 years consult a physician
Other information
  • each caplet contains: calcium 122 mg
  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature
  • protect contents from moisture
Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, caramel, crospovidone, hypromellose, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate

PACKAGE LABEL

Distributed By:

Cardinal Health

Dublin Ohio 43017

www.myleader.com

This Product was Repackaged By:

State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy
104-2 Hamilton Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
USA

Label Image for 53808-0963
625mg

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e7d790fb-5dfc-4628-a70b-f617581e1ee6 · Version 1
NDC: 53808-0963