Purelax Prescribing Information
Package insert / product label
Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350
Dosage form: powder, for solution
Drug class: Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 19, 2023.
Active ingredient (in each dose)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Indications and Usage for Purelax
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- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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- 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
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- nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
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- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
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- 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
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- you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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- you get diarrhea
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- 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).
Related/similar drugs
dicyclomine, MiraLAX, erythromycin, docusate, lactulose, Colace, bisacodyl
Purelax Dosage and Administration
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do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
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- the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)
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- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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- use once a day
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- fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate correct dose (17 g)
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- stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
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- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
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- ensure that powder is fully dissolved before drinking
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- do no drink if there are any clumps
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- do not use no more than 7 days
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- children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Storage and Handling
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- store at 20˚-25˚C (68˚-77˚F)
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- tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions or comments?
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Compare to the active ingredient in MiraLAX®
Purelax®
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Powder for solution, Osmotic laxative
UNFLAVORED POWDER – GRIT FREE
• Relieves occasional constipation / irregularity
• Softens stool
NET WT 17.9 OZ (510 g)
30 Once-daily Doses
PURELAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution |
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