Calcium Polycarbophil Pharmacology

Calcium Polycarbophil

About Calcium Polycarbophil

Calcium polycarbophil is a drug used as a stool stabilizer. Chemically, it is a synthetic polymer the calcium salt of polyacrylic acid cross-linked with divinyl glycol.

Mechanism of Action of Calcium Polycarbophil

It is used as stool stabilizer to treat constipation, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Bulk laxatives absorb liquid in the intestines and swell to form a soft bulky stool. The bulky mass stimulates the intestinal muscles, speeding stool transit time through the colon. Results usually occur within 12 to 72 hours. Calcium Polycarbophil will not work without increased fluid intake.

Pharmacokinets of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Onset of Action for Calcium Polycarbophil

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Duration of Action for Calcium Polycarbophil

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Half Life of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Side Effects of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Contra-indications of Calcium Polycarbophil

1.Allergic to polycarbophil or to mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, or povidone (such as Betadine).
2.Bowel obstruction.
3.Faecal impaction

Special Precautions while taking Calcium Polycarbophil

Do not take polycarbophil for longer than 7 days unless your doctor tells you to.

Pregnancy Related Information

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Old Age Related Information

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Breast Feeding Related Information

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Children Related Information

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Indications for Calcium Polycarbophil

1.To treat constipation and to help maintain regular bowel movements.
2.To treat diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome.

Interactions for Calcium Polycarbophil

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Typical Dosage for Calcium Polycarbophil

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Schedule of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Storage Requirements for Calcium Polycarbophil

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Effects of Missed Dosage of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Effects of Overdose of Calcium Polycarbophil

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Home Delivery for Calcium Polycarbophil in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for calcium polycarbophil and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for calcium polycarbophil may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take calcium polycarbophil only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for calcium polycarbophil before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for calcium polycarbophil with the pharmacy.

Calcium Polycarbophil is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for calcium polycarbophil might be better known than calcium polycarbophil itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have calcium polycarbophil in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for calcium polycarbophil.