Drug Reference
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
OTC
Fact box
- Action class
- Osmotic Laxative
- Mechanism
- Osmotic Activity
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
ClearLaxComfortlaxDulcolax OsmoticGaviLyte-CGaviLyte-NGavilaxGavilyte-GGavilyte-HGentleLaxGolytelyHealthyLaxMiralaxMoviPrepPureLaxTriLyte
Available as
210000 MG · Powder100000 MG · Powder7540 MG · Powder900 MG · Powder4700 MG · Powder420000 MG · Powder17000 MG · Powder240000 MG · Powder236000 MG · Powder
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
How to use / dosing
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: • use once a day • fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate correct dose (17 g) • stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink • do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing • ensure that powder is fully dissolved before drinking • do no drink if there are any clumps • do not use no more than 7 days • children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…you need to use a laxative for longer than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyCaution
…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 •…
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
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).
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- SENNOSIDES 8.6 MG (SENNOSIDES) TABLET [MOREPEN BIO INC]
- OMEPRAZOLE, 24/7 LIFE BY 7-ELEVEN (OMEPRAZOLE TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE) TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE [LIL' DRUG STORE PRODUCTS, INC.]
- ENTECAVIR TABLET, FILM COATED [YAOPHARMA CO., LTD.]
- LEVETIRACETAM TABLET, FILM COATED [REMEDYREPACK INC.]
- IBUPROFEN TABLET [ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.