Warnings


What may interact with Polyethylene Glycol 3350?

Interactions are not expected.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Polyethylene Glycol 3350?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-history of blockage in your bowels
-nausea
-phenylketonuria
-stomach or intestine problem
-stomach pain
-sudden change in bowel habit lasting more than 2 weeks
-vomiting
-an unusual or allergic reaction to polyethylene glycol (PEG), other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Polyethylene Glycol 3350?


Do not use for more than one week without advice from your doctor or health care professional. If your constipation returns, check with your health care provider.

Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine. Drinking water helps decrease constipation.

Stop using this medicine and contact your health care provider if you experience any rectal bleeding or do not have a bowel movement after use. These could be signs of a more serious condition.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, pour the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.