EASYLAX- polyethylene glycol powder

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:

WinCo Foods, LLC

INN (International Name):

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350

Composition:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17 g in 17 g

Administration route:

TOPICAL

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 POWDER
WINCO FOODS, LLC
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH DOSE)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350,
17 g (cap filled to line)
PURPOS E
Osmotic laxative
US ES
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, vomitting 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
fill to top of line in cap which is marked to indicate the correct
dose (17 g)
stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounce 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 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT
none
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Or to report an adverse event Call 800-824-1706 Monday - Friday 9am
-4pm MST
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
*Compare to the active ingredient in MIRALAX®
ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH
EasyLax
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION
OSMOTIC LAXATIVE
Relieves Occasional