POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 powder, for solution

Nazione: Stati Uniti

Lingua: inglese

Fonte: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Principio attivo:

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

Commercializzato da:

Breeckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Via di somministrazione:

ORAL

Tipo di ricetta:

OTC DRUG

Indicazioni terapeutiche:

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

Stato dell'autorizzazione:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Scheda tecnica

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 POWDER, FOR
SOLUTION
BREECKENRIDGE PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, NF POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH DOSE)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cup 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
this product is supplied with a dosing cup marked to contain 17 grams
of powder
when filled to the indicated line
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
use once a day
fill to the indicated "17 GRAMS" line on cup 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
do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty
swallowing
ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
do not drink if there are any clumps
do not use more than 7 days
children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
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