FDA Label for Miralax

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Miralax Product Label

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (In Each Dose) (Bottle Only)



Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)


Purpose



Osmotic Laxative

Osmotic Laxative


Active Ingredient (In Each Dose) (Packet Only)



Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g


Use



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Allergy Alert



Do not use if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol


Otc - Do Not Use



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

Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug


Otc - When Using



When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools


Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • you have rectal bleeding or you nausea, bloating or 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

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


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:
    • 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

Directions (Packet Only)



  • do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
  • adults and children 17 years of age and older:
    • stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) 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

Other Information



  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken

Inactive Ingredients



none


Principal Display Panel - 17 G × 3 Packet Carton



Trial
Pack

NDC 11523-7341-02

MiraLAX ®
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

UNFLAVORED
POWDER
GRIT FREE

  • Relieves Occasional
    Constipation/Irregularity
  • Softens Stool
  • NeatPAX ®

    3 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

    3 PACKETS
    NET WT 0.5 OZ (17g) EACH


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