polyethylene glycol 3350
Dosage Form: powder, for solution
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Purelax™ Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each dose) (Pouches Only)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g
Active ingredient (in each dose) (Bottle Only)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- 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.
Directions (Pouches Only)
- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
- adults and children 17 years of age or older:
- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) 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
Directions (Bottle Only)
- 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
- 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 pouch is open or broken (Pouches Only)
- tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken (Bottle Only)
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredient in MiraLAX®
Original Prescription Strength
Purelax™
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Powder for Solution, Laxative
Relieves Occasional Constipation
Softens Stool
# Once-Daily Doses {Replace "#" with number of daily doses in the package}
Purelax(tm) Carton
Purelax(tm) Label
| Purelax polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| ANDA | ANDA090685 | 10/07/2009 | |
| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
More Purelax resources
- Purelax Side Effects (in more detail)
- Purelax Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Purelax Drug Interactions
- Purelax Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Purelax - Add your own review/rating
Compare Purelax with other medications
- Bowel Preparation
- Constipation
- Constipation, Acute
No comments:
Post a Comment