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Product Summary
Name
Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Active ingredient
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
- •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- •generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
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 (white section in cap)
- •adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- •use once a day
- •fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
- •stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- •do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
- •ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
- •do not drink if there are any clumps
- •do not use more than 7 days
- •children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Warnings
Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol
if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
- •nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- •a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- •irritable bowel syndrome
taking a prescription drug
you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools
- •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
ask a health professional before use.
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Active ingredient (in each dose)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Use
- •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- •generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Warnings
Allergy alert: 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).
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 (white section in cap)
- •adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- •use once a day
- •fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
- •stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- •do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
- •ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
- •do not drink if there are any clumps
- •do not use more than 7 days
- •children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Other information
- •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- •tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions or comments?
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