Drug Detail:Miralax (Polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-eth-il-een-glye-kol ])
Generic Name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 17g in 17g
Dosage Form: powder, for solution
Drug Class: Laxatives
- 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 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 no more than 7 days
- children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- do not combine with 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