Polyethylene glycol 3350

Generic name: Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Dosage form: oral powder for reconstitution (-)
Drug class: Laxatives

Usage of Polyethylene glycol 3350

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking polyethylene glycol 3350 and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe or bloody diarrhea;

rectal bleeding;

blood in your stools; or

severe and worsening stomach pain.

Common side effects of polyethylene glycol 3350 may include:

bloating, gas, upset stomach;

dizziness; or

increased sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Polyethylene glycol 3350

You should not use polyethylene glycol 3350 if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, or if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.

People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medication without the advice of a doctor.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain;

ulcerative colitis;

irritable bowel syndrome;

kidney disease; or

if you have had a sudden change in bowel habits that has lasted 2 weeks or longer.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether polyethylene glycol 3350 will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether polyethylene glycol 3350 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Polyethylene glycol 3350

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 daysComments:-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:

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.

Do not use polyethylene glycol 3350 more than once per day. Call your doctor if you are still constipated or irregular after using this medication for 7 days in a row.

What other drugs will affect Polyethylene glycol 3350

Other drugs may interact with polyethylene glycol 3350, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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