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Polyethylene Glycol (3350)

OTC Oral RxCUI 876193
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Polyethylene Glycol 3500
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-04-08

Indications and usage

Use

  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Purpose

Osmotic Laxative

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
  • adults and children 17 years of age and older:
  • use once a day
  • stir and dissolve the contents of one pouch (17 g) 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 no drink if there are any clumps
  • do not use more than 7 days
  • children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

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

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug

When using this product

this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, USP, 17 g

Inactive ingredients

s none

Keep out of reach of children

of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.