Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Oral Solution
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Active Ingredient (in each dose)..........................................Purpose
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line).....................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
OTC - DO NOT USE
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
OTC - ASK 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug
OTC - WHEN USING
When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools
OTC - STOP USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Drug Facts (continued)
- 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
- side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away.
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 drinkuse once a dayuse no more than 7 days
- children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
Inactive Ingredients none
OTC - QUESTIONS
Questions or comments?
1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or www.fda.gov