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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350; pwd for reconstitution.
Pharmacological Class
Osmotic laxative.
How Supplied
Contact supplier
Manufacturer
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Indications
Indications
Constipation.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Dosage and Administration
Adult
Dissolve 17g in 8oz water and drink once daily for up to two weeks. May need 2–4 days for results.
Children
Not recommended.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Contraindications
Contraindications
Bowel obstruction (known or suspected).
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or distention: exclude bowel obstruction. Elderly (increased incidence of diarrhea). Avoid prolonged, frequent, or excessive use. Pregnancy (Cat.C).
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Fecal. Half-life: 4.1 hours.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Interactions
Not Applicable
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, abdominal bloating, cramping, flatulence, diarrhea.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Glycolax.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Patient Counseling
See Literature
