gentle lax (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)
gentle lax (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: gentle lax; Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; Drug class: Osmotic Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | gentle lax |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 |
| Drug class | Osmotic Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Kroger Company |
| Used for | Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days |
| Dosage | Directions • do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor • adults and children 17 years of age and older: • use once a day • stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) 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 |
| 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 docto |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0d820dcc-440a-4036-86e9-fdb30cac9573 |