Polyethylene Glycol

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Use

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Warnings

Allergy alert:

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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 of 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 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
• side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

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.

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 (17g)
  • 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 foil seal under cap, printed with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION” is missing, open or broken

Inactive ingredients               none

 

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF
Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative
 

• Relieves Occasional Constipation (Irregularity)
• Softens Stools

 
NDC 14539-150-20
Original Prescription Strength
Dissolves in Any Beverage
30 ONCE-DAILY DOSES
Net Wt. 510 g
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stools.
 
Manufactured By:
Emcure Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
21/B Cotters Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816, USA.
 
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF
Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative
 

• Relieves Occasional Constipation (Irregularity)
• Softens Stools

 
NDC 14539-150-20
PEEL HERE
Original Prescription Strength
30 ONCE-DAILY DOSES
Net Wt. 510 g
 
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each dose) Purpose
Polyethylene Glycol 3350,
17 g (cap filled to line).............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
• side effects occur. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

 

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. 

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 (17g)
  • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
  • use once a day
  • use not more than 7 days
• children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor 

Other information

• store at 20o- 25 oC (68o-77o 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