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Fiber Laxative and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Fiber Laxative (polycarbophil).

Moderate

Polycarbophil Food

Moderate Food Interaction

Polycarbophil may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other medications to become less effective. In general, all oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of polycarbophil. Take polycarbophil with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of cool water or another liquid. Taking polycarbophil without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking.

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Fiber Laxative drug interactions

There are 33 drug interactions with Fiber Laxative (polycarbophil).

Fiber Laxative disease interactions

There are 5 disease interactions with Fiber Laxative (polycarbophil) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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