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Winco Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Drug fact


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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 productyou may have loose, watery, more frequent stools


Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •you have rectal bleeding or your 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.


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 no more than 7 days
  • ▪children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Other information

  • •store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

none