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MiraLAX

Dosage form
POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
Labeler
ASCLEMED USA INC.
Label updated
2025-10-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each dose) (Bottle Only)

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)

Purpose

Osmotic Laxative

Active ingredient (in each dose) (Packet Only)

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g

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

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor of pharmacist before use if you aretaking a prescription drug

Label information

When using this productyou may have loose, watery, more frequent stools

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you have rectal bleeding or you nausea, bloating or 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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of the reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions (Bottle Only)
  • 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 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 no more than 7 days
  • children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Directions (Packet Only)
  • do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
  • adults and children 17 years of age and older:
    • use once a day
    • stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) 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)
  • 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?

1-800-MiraLAX (1-800-647-2529)

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DailyMed Set ID: e652042f-3707-4bf6-831d-d806638b7d85 · Version 1
NDC: 76420-489