MiraLAX ® Orange Flavor
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you have rectal bleeding or you nausea, bloating or 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 (Bottle Only)
- 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 dayfill 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 drinkdo not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowingensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinkingdo not drink if there are any clumpsdo 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
natural and artificial orange flavor, sucralose