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gentle lax

Dosage form: powder, for solution
Ingredients: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17g in 17g
Labeler: Kroger Company
NDC code: 30142-306

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 16, 2024.

Kroger Co. GentleLax® Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each dose)

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 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. (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 (white section in cap)
adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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
ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
do not drink if there are any clumps
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 ingredients

none

Questions or comments?

1-800-632-6900

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OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

BONUS SIZE

GentleLAX®

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Powder for Solution

OSMOTIC LAXATIVE

Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity

Softens Stool

Unflavored Powder

Grit Free

NET WT 10.1 OZ (289 g)

17 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

1.8 OZ FREE

GENTLE LAX 
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-306
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 335017 g  in 17 g
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:30142-306-03510 g in 1 BOTTLE
2NDC:30142-306-01119 g in 1 BOTTLE
3NDC:30142-306-02238 g in 1 BOTTLE
4NDC:30142-306-17289 g in 1 BOTTLE
5NDC:30142-306-19595 g in 1 BOTTLE
6NDC:30142-306-04850 g in 1 BOTTLE
7NDC:30142-306-09765 g in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA09068510/07/2009
Labeler - Kroger Company (006999528)

Revised: 05/2020
 
Kroger Company

Further information

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