Benefiber and overdose Patient Reports March 14, 2010

Benefiber Side Effects Report #6109624-7
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 25, 2009. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with weight control  and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, haematemesis, malaise, nausea , overdose. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONTRACEPTIVES NOS. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #4646188-9
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Apr 15, 2005. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with laxative supportive care and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: difficulty in walking, fluid retention, oedema peripheral, off label use, overdose, pain , pneumonia . Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEFIBER FIBER SUPPLEMENT SUGAR GREE, BENEFIBER FIBER SUPPLEMENT SUGAR GREE, THORAZINE, XANAX, LORTAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5466373-6
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 228.0 lb, was diagnosed with faeces hard and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis, diverticulitis, faeces hard, overdose, rectal haemorrhage. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #6016922-4
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 07, 2008. Female patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 36.60 lb, was diagnosed with faeces hard and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, type 1 diabetes mellitus. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient recovered.


Benefiber Side Effects Report #5501202-3
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 18, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with constipation  and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal discomfort, constipation , gastrointestinal hypomotility, hyperhidrosis, overdose. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL, FLEET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5705268-7
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2008. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with constipation  and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, rectal haemorrhage. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCTOSOLL, EYE DROPS, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE SUPPOSITORY. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #6112164-2
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2009. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with bowel movement irregularity and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood chloride decreased, blood electrolytes decreased, blood glucose increased, blood sodium decreased, diarrhoea haemorrhagic, frequent bowel movements, overdose. Benefiber dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MILK OF MAGNESIA. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5943609-6
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 26, 2008. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 147.9 lb, was diagnosed with abnormal faeces and was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac disorder, overdose. Benefiber dosage: 3330.0 MG, QID, ORAL. Patient died on 10/13/2008.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #6100902-4
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2009. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure fluctuation, hypertension, overdose, photopsia. Benefiber dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Benefiber Side Effects Report #6129688-4
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 23, 2009. Male patient, child 1 years of age, was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, crying, dermatitis diaper, overdose, painful defaecation. Benefiber dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Benefiber Side Effects Report #5964857-5
Benefiber side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 15, 2008. Male patient was treated with Benefiber. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intracranial hypotension, overdose. Benefiber dosage: 32190 MG, PER DAY, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.