Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]
Brand names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, MiraLax,
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Dosage forms: oral kit (-); oral powder for reconstitution (-)
Drug class:Laxatives
What is polyethylene glycol 3350?
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use polyethylene glycol 3350 if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.
Do not use polyethylene glycol 3350 more than once per day. Call your doctor if you are still constipated or irregular after using this medication for 7 days in a row.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, or if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.
People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or
