Comparing Benefiber Powder vs Resource Benefiber
| Benefiber Powder (wheat dextrin) | Resource Benefiber (guar gum) |
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| Benefiber Powder (wheat dextrin) | Resource Benefiber (guar gum) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Constipation. Benefiber Powder may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Resource Benefiber may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other wheat dextrin brands include: Benefiber Caplets, Benefiber Chewables, Benefiber Healthy Shape, Benefiber on the Go, Benefiber Plus Calcium, Benefiber Plus Heart Health, Benefiber Stick Packs | Other guar gum brands include: Benefiber (guar gum formulation), NutriSource | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 28 drugs are known to interact with Benefiber Powder:
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A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with Resource Benefiber:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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