Purelax Drug Information
Generic name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350
Osmotic Laxative [EPC]
Uses of Purelax
- Use
- Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Dosage & Administration of Purelax
- 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 the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
- Do not drink if there are any clumps
- Do not use no more than 7 days
- Children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Side Effects of Purelax
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
Warnings & Cautions for Purelax
- 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).
Drug Interactions with Purelax
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug
Pregnancy Safety for Purelax
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Purelax
If you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Overdosage Information for Purelax
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).
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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