GAVILAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)
GAVILAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: GAVILAX; Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; Drug class: Osmotic Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | GAVILAX |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 |
| Drug class | Osmotic Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc. |
| Used for | 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. adults and children 17 years of age and older: use once a day 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 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° |
| Dosage | 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. |
| 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active Ingredient Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)……………………Osmotic Laxative |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=19672e23-1606-497e-a112-939af33af195 |