polyethylene glycol 3350 17 GM per 4 OZ Oral Solution
Generic Name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Brand Name: purelax
- Substance Name(s):
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
WARNINGS
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 •nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain •a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks •irritable bowel syndrome 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 •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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
(1-800-222-1222)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Use •relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) •generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients none
PURPOSE
Purpose Osmotic Laxative
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.
(1-800-222-1222)
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
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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: •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 •use once a day •use no more than 7 days •children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
DO NOT USE
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
STOP USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if •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
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug