Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 28, 2022.
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Bowel Preparation
17 grams dissolved in 4 to 8 ounces of beverage, orally, once a day
Duration of therapy: No more than 7 days
Comments:
-The beverage may be hot, cold, or room temperature.
-Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days.
Use: Relief of occasional constipation
Usual Adult Dose for Constipation
17 grams dissolved in 4 to 8 ounces of beverage, orally, once a day
Duration of therapy: No more than 7 days
Comments:
-The beverage may be hot, cold, or room temperature.
-Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days.
Use: Relief of occasional constipation
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
-Use the provided measuring device (usually the bottle cap or a scoop).
-Can be mixed with hot, cold, or room temperature beverages.
Patient advice:
-When using this product, you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools.
-Stop use and contact your doctor if you have rectal bleeding, or your nausea, cramping, or abdominal pain gets worse.
-Contact your doctor if you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week.
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