Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 (oral route) [ pol-ee-ETH-i-leen-GLYE-kol-3350 ]
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- GaviLAX
- GlycoLax
- Miralax
In Canada
- Atoma ClearLax
- Basic Care ClearLax
- CareOne Clearlax
- Life Brand ClearLax
- Pharmasave ClearLax
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
- Packet
Therapeutic Class: Laxative, Hyperosmotic
Uses for Atoma ClearLax
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to relieve constipation. This medicine is a laxative.
This medicine is available as an over-the-counter (OTC) product.
Before using Atoma ClearLax
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of polyethylene glycol 3350 in children 17 years of age and older.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of polyethylene glycol 3350 in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an inter...
