POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 NF PEGYLAX- polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

País: Estados Unidos

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredientes activos:

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

Disponible desde:

MARTIN EKWEALOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Designación común internacional (DCI):

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350

Composición:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17 g in 17 g

Vía de administración:

ORAL

tipo de receta:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

For the treatment of occasional constipation. This product should be used for 2 weeks or less as directed by a physician. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected bowel obstruction and patients known to be allergic to polyethylene glycol.

Resumen del producto:

PEG 3350 NF is supplied in powder form for oral administration after dissolution in water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Rx only.

Estado de Autorización:

unapproved drug other

Ficha técnica

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 NF PEGYLAX- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 POWDER,
FOR
SOLUTION
MARTIN EKWEALOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
_approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs,
click here._
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DIRECTIONS
1. Note: This product cap is for dosing. A capful contains about 17
grams of powder.
2. Daily dose is 17 grams per day or as directed by physician.
3. pour 17 grams (about 1 heaping tablespoon) of powder into a cup.
4. Stir the powder in 4 to 8 oz. of water, juice, soda, coffee or tea
until completely dissolved.
5. Drink the solution.
6. Treatment for 2 to 4 days may required to produce a bowel movement.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F); excursions permitted to 15° -
30°(59° - 86° F). (See USP Controlled
Room Temperature)
Lot # and Exp. Date:
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF (Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Oral
Solution) is a MEDICAL
FOOD prescription only laxative which has been prescribed by your
healthcare provider to manage
constipation. This product should only be used by the person for whom
it was prescribed.
HOW TO TAKE
The dose is 17 grams taken by mouth each day or as directed by your
healthcare provider. Measure the
dose using the product cap (or use one heaping tablespoon of powder),
stir and dissolve in a glass (4 to
8 oz.) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea. Taking more than the
prescribed dose may cause loss of
fluid due to severe diarrhea.
HOW IT WILL WORK
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF(PEG 3350)NF) softens the stool and
increases the frequency of bowel
movements by retaining water in the stool. Your first bowel movement
will usually happen in two to
four days, although results may vary for individual patients.
HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF achieves the best results when used
between one and two weeks. You
may discontinue thera