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Purelax: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Package insert / product label
Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350
Dosage form: powder, for solution
Drug class: Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 19, 2023.

Active ingredient (in each dose)

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

Purpose

Osmotic Laxative

Indications and Usage for Purelax

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 (1-800-222-1222).

Purelax Dosage and Administration

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 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 powder is fully dissolved before drinking
do no drink if there are any clumps
do not use no more than 7 days
children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

Storage and Handling

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

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to the active ingredient in MiraLAX®

Purelax®

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350

Powder for solution, Osmotic laxative

UNFLAVORED POWDER – GRIT FREE

• Relieves occasional constipation / irregularity

• Softens stool

NET WT 17.9 OZ (510 g)

30 Once-daily Doses

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PURELAX
polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-306
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 335017 g in 17 g
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:59779-306-01119 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/14/2009
2NDC:59779-306-02238 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/07/2009
3NDC:59779-306-03510 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/14/2009
4NDC:59779-306-04850 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/29/2011
5NDC:59779-306-5312 in 1 CARTON10/14/200901/02/2016
517 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6NDC:59779-306-18153 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/23/201406/15/2016
7NDC:59779-306-17289 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/11/201402/11/2014
8NDC:59779-306-19595 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/23/201403/31/2021
9NDC:59779-306-5210 in 1 CARTON04/24/2015
917 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
10NDC:59779-306-6020 in 1 CARTON05/05/2020
1017 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA09068510/07/2009
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)

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