Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
GAVILAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350) POWDER, FOR SOLUTION 1 2 3 4 8 9
- GAVILAX (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350) POWDER, FOR SOLUTION 1 2 3 4 8 9
Overview
Directions 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. adults and children 17 years of age and older: fill to top of line 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 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°- 25°C (68°– 77°F) tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Indications & Usage
Directions 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. adults and children 17 years of age and older: fill to top of line 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 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°- 25°C (68°– 77°F) tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Dosage & Administration
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.
Warnings & Precautions
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
Purpose
Purpose Osmotic Laxative Use relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of the reach of children In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-866-403-7592
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