How To Get It
- Compare to MiraLAX® Active Ingredient
- Polyethylene Glycol 3,350
- 2 Bottles, 50 Doses Each
| Active Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Cap Filled to Line) 17 g | Osmotic Laxative |
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (In Each Pouch) 17 g | Osmotic Laxative. |
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
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 children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- Do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor.
- Adults and Children 17 Years of Age and Older
- Bottle: The bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap). 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. Pouch: stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink. Use once a day. Use no more than 7 days.
- Children 16 Years of Age or Under
- Ask a doctor.
Other Information
- Store at 20 degrees -25 degrees C (68 degrees - 77 degrees F).
Questions or Comments?
Disclaimer
Why is this item marked as FSA Eligible?
This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.
What types of purchases are FSA eligible?
Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:
- Contact lens solution
- Prescription contact lenses with correction only
- Diagnostic devices (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose monitors)
- Durable medical equipment and goods
- Insulin
- Prescription medications
Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.