Tuesday, 5 June 2012

ClearLax



polyethylene glycol 3350

Dosage Form: powder for oral solution
Safeway, Inc. ClearLax™ Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each dose)


Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)



Purpose


Laxative



Uses


  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

  • 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


  • nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain

  • a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

  • 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


  • 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.



Keep out of reach of children.


In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.



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 (white section in cap)

  • adults and children 17 years of age and older:

  • 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

  • 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


Inactive ingredients


none



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Original Prescription Strength


ClearLax™


Polyethylene Glycol 3350


Powder for Solution, Laxative


Relieves Occasional Constipation


Softens Stool


# Once-Daily Doses


ClearLax(tm) Label










ClearLax 
polyethylene glycol 3350  powder, for solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)21130-306
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 335017 g  in 17 g





Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
No Inactive Ingredients Found


















Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      














Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
121130-306-02238 g In 1 BOTTLENone
221130-306-03510 g In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA09068510/07/2009


Labeler - Safeway (009137209)
Revised: 10/2009Safeway




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  • 2 Reviews for ClearLax - Add your own review/rating


  • GlycoLax Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

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