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Polyethylene glycol 3350 - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 57896-490
Drug Name

Polyethylene glycol 3350

Type Generic
Pharm Class Osmotic Activity [MoA],
Osmotic Laxative [EPC],
Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]
Active Ingredients
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17g
Route ORAL
Dosage Form POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
RxCUI drug identifier 876193
Application Number ANDA203928
Labeler Name Gericare Pharmaceuticals
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
57896-490-03 30 packet in 1 carton (57896-490-03) / 17 g in 1 packet (57896-490-01)
57896-490-07 119 g in 1 can (57896-490-07)
57896-490-14 238 g in 1 can (57896-490-14)
57896-490-30 510 g in 1 can (57896-490-30)
57896-490-45 765 g in 1 can (57896-490-45)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 grams (cap filled to the indicated line)

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions 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 the 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 the 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 more than 7 days children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients none

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Osmotic Laxative

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Polyethylene Glycol 3350 POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Colorless upon dissolution

Package label principal display panel

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Original Prescription Strength Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution Osmotic Laxative Relieves Occasional Constipation (Irregularity) Softens Stool TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED FOIL SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING, OPEN OR BROKEN Dissolves in any beverage Sugar Free NDC 57896-490-01 1 DOSE NET WT 0.5 OZ (17 g) NDC 57896-490-03 30 PACKETS NET WT 0.5 OZ (17 g) Each NDC 57896-490-07 7 ONCE-DAILY DOSES NET WT 4.15 OZ (119 g) NDC 57896-490-14 14 ONCE-DAILY DOSES NET WT 8.3 OZ (238 g) NDC 57896-490-30 30 ONCE-DAILY DOSES NET WT 17.9 OZ (510 g) NDC 57896-490-45 45 ONCE-DAILY DOSES NET WT 26.9 OZ (765 g) 17g sachet 30s carton 119g bottle 238g bottle 510g 765g bottle

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of childreen In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Other safety information

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Other Information store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765 Manufactured for: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals 1295 Townbin Ave. Lakewood, NJ 08701 Product of India Issued: 07/2022

When using

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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

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

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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 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 childreen In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API