Calcium Polycarbophil
ATC Code
A06AC08
Calcium Polycarbophil
Definition
A loosely cross-linked synthetic polycarboxylic-type hydrophilic polymer resin, laxative and anti-diarrheal Calcium Polycarbophil increases stool frequency, fecal water content, and fecal weight in a dose-dependent manner. It is used for idiopathic constipation, secretory diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome. (NCI04)
Also known as CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL, Fiberall, Fibercon, Mitrolan — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A06AC08 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C28902 per NCIT
- SCTID 412105005 per RXNORM
- UNII 8F049NKY49 per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation disorder | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Constipation disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Diarrheal disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Diverticulitis of colon | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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