PEG3350 Polyethylene Glycol Unflavored Laxative Powder is used to treat occasional constipation. It is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives and works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass. The powder is mixed with a liquid and taken by mouth. It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks
Grit free, sugar free and gluten free, this unflavored laxative powder dissolves in any beverage. Available without a prescription. For adults and children 17 years of age and older, use once per day for no more than 7 days. Children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool. Keep up with life in comfort.
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Unflavored Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative
- Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity), increases frequency of bowel movements and softens stool
- An unflavored laxative powder that dissolves in any beverage, grit-free
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is the #1 doctor recommended laxative active ingredient (of U.S. physicians surveyed by an independent market research firm, excluding therapeutic fiber and stool softeners)
- Generally, produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
- Use once a day for up to 7 days. For adults and children age 17 years and older
Active ingredient (in each dose): Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g. Purpose: Osmotic Laxative.
Compare to Brand Name: Miralax
Inactive ingredients: none.
Directions: Do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor; the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line adults and children 17 years of age and older: fill cap to mark indicating the correct dose (17 g); stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink; ensure the powder is fully dissolved before drinking; do not drink if there are any clumps; use once a day; use no more than 7 days; children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor.
Warnings: Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol. Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have: nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain; a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks; irritable bowel syndrome. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools. Stop use and ask a doctor if: you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition; you get diarrhea; you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
