Polyethylene Gycol 3350
Polyethylene Gycol 3350 is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Polyethylene Gycol 3350; Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GYCOL 3350; Drug class: Osmotic Laxative [EPC].
| Brand name | Polyethylene Gycol 3350 |
|---|---|
| Generic name | POLYETHYLENE GYCOL 3350 |
| Drug class | Osmotic Laxative [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Allegiant Health |
| Used for | Use(s) 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 • 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: • use once a day • 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 • do not combine with starch-based thickeners |
| 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 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient(s) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13851c9a-a226-481b-9db5-bc7053997df7 |