Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Over-the-CounterBrand names: purelax
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Use • 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 correct dose (17 g) • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 …
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 …
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Polyethylene Glycol 3350 drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Polyethylene Glycol 3350 label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 876193 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS