Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder, For Solution
FDA Label NDC 57896-490

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Gericare Pharmaceuticals for the product Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (NDC 57896-490). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding other, otc - active ingredient section, otc - purpose, use, allergy alert, otc - do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, otc - ask doctor/pharmacist, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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Drug Facts

Otc - Active Ingredient Section

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 grams (cap filled to the indicated line)

Otc - 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

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 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:
    • 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

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 Ingredient

none

Otc - Questions

Questions or comments?

1-800-540-3765

Manufactured by

Gericare Pharmaceuticals

1650 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Product of India

Issued: 10/2018

Package Label.Principal Display Panel

NDC 57896-490-30

Original

Prescription

Strength

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Powder for Solution

Osmotic Laxative

  • Relieves Occasional Constipation      (Irregularity)
  • Softens Stool

    • TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED FOIL SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING, OPEN OR BROKEN

    • Dissolves in any beverage
    • Sugar Free

      • 30 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

      NET WT 17.9 OZ (510 g)

      510 g CAN

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