POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350

By gw-admin 22 Jun, 2014 DRUGS

GlycoLax; MiraLax

DOSING IN ADULTS

Occasional constipation-17 g of powder (~1 heaping tablespoon) dissolved in 8 oz of water, once daily; do not use for >2 weeks. Use for 2-4 days may be required to produce bowel movement.

DOSAGE FORMS

Powder, for oral solution: PEG 3350 17 g/packet (12s); PEG 3350 255 g (14 oz); PEG 3350 527 g (26 oz)
GlycoLax: PEG 3350 17 g/packet (14s); PEG 3350 255 g (16 oz); PEG 3350 527 g (24 oz)
MiraLax: PEG 3350 17 g/packet (12s) [DSC]; PEG 3350 255 g (14 oz); PEG 3350 527 g (26 oz)

SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE REACTIONS
Abdominal bloating
Cramping
Diarrhea
Flatulence

CONTRAINDICATIONS — Hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycol or any component of the formulation; gastrointestinal obstruction

PREGNANCY RISK FACTOR — C

LACTATION — Excretion in breast milk unknown/use caution.

Patient Info