Good Neighbor ClearLax
Generic name:polyethylene glycol 3350
Dosage form: powder, for solution
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 1, 2021.
Active ingredient (in each dose)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Use
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- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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- 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
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- nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
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- a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
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- 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
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- you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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- you get diarrhea
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- 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
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- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
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- the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap)
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- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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- fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
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- stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
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- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
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- do not drink if there are any clumps
