MiraLAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)
MiraLAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: MiraLAX; Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350; Drug class: Osmotic Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | MiraLAX |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 |
| Drug class | Osmotic Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Cardinal Health 107, LLC |
| Used for | Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days |
| Dosage | Directions (Bottle Only) • 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: o use once a day o fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g) o stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink o do not combine with starch-b |
| 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 of 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each dose) (Bottle Only) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) Active ingredient (in each dose) (Packet Only) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1771d3bf-954d-49ea-b260-3d356e5dcfa5 |