Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
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
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
- •nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- •a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- •irritable bowel syndrome
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- •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
Keep out of the reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
Other Information
- •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 to top of line 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
- •use once a day
- •use no more than 7 days
- •children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredient
none