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GAVILAX

Dosage form
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Label updated
2025-07-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
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Active Ingredient

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to 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 useif 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 productyou 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 the reach of children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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 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 under: ask a doctor

Other Information

  • store at 20°- 25°C (68°– 77°F)
  • tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Inactive Ingredient

none

Questions or comments?

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GAVILAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350) POWDER, FOR SOLUTION

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c9688f06-b6db-4afb-b8ff-ef5fb8bf9946 · Version 14
NDC: 17856-0312