EQUATE CLEAR LAX- 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:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc

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

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

EQUATE CLEAR LAX- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
WAL-MART STORES INC
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WAL-MART CLEARLAX DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH DOSE)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
PURPOSE
Osmotic Laxative
USE
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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
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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
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IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
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relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
irritable bowel syndrome
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
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 (1-
800-222-1222).
DIRECTIONS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
none
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
1-888-287-1915
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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Compare to MiraLAX active ingredient
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative
Unflavored Grit-Free Powder
• Relieves occasional constipation/irregularity
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 g)
stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room
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