gc peg 489
Active ingredient (in each dose)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 grams (cap filled to the top)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
- irritable bowel syndrome
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of 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 cup marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated “17 GRAMS” line
- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- fill to indicated “17 GRAMS” line in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose 17 grams
- 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 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 foil seal under cap printed with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is missing, open or broken.
Inactive ingredients
none