EASYLAX- polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P)

Available from:

VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY

INN (International Name):

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350

Composition:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17 g in 17 g

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

EASYLAX- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY
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BC PEG
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH DOSE)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 grams (cap filled to the indicated “17
GRAMS” line)
PURPOSE
Osmotic Laxative
USE
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
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 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 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
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF 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 cup marked to contain 17 grams of powder
when filled
to the indicated “17 GRAMS” line
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
fill to indicated “17 GRAMS” line 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
ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking.
do not drink if there are any clumps.
use once a day
use no more than 7 days
children 16 years of age or younger: 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