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Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Solution, Laxative

Dosage form
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2010-12-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
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Active ingredient

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17g (cap filled to the top)

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • 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 designed to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the top rim.
  • adults and children 17 years of age and older
    • fill to the top of the bottle cap which will provide the correct dose (17 g)
    • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces 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 younger, ask a doctor
Other Information
  • Store at 20O - 25O C (68O - 77O F)
  • tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with “SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION” is missing, open or broken.
Inactive ingredients

None

Questions or Comments?

For serious adverse events call: 

1-888-710-0006

Principal Display

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 7546518f-b90f-477f-8f94-9ed76f98f1d7 · Version 1
NDC: 21695-598