FDA Label for Polyethylene Glycol 3350

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Product Label

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Powder For Solution



Drug Facts


Active Ingredient (In Each Dose)



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


Purpose



Osmotic Laxative


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


Otc - Ask 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 or 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


Otc - Stop Use



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

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



  • 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 grams)
    • 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° to 25°C (68° to 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


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, 3350 - 765 g - 45 Doses - Container Label [Front]

Instalax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (765G) Container Label - Back


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