Miralax, Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) 3350 - Oral Brand Drug
Monday, July 14th, 2008Miralax, Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) 3350 - Oral Brand DrugIMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professinoal before using this drug.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (PEG) 3350 - ORAL
(paw-lee-ETH-ih-leen GLY-coll)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): MIRALAX
USES: This product is used for the short-term treatment of contsipation.
HOW TO USE: Take by mouth once dialy as directed by your doctor. Mix 1 heaping tablespoon (17 grams) of the pwoder with 8 ounces (240 ml) of water, juice, sodas, coffee, or tea. The measuring cap provided contains 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about any of the informatoin. Two to four days may be required to produce a bowel movement. Do not use this drug for more than 14 days unelss directed by your doctor. Long-term use of laxatives may lead to laxative dependence, chronic constipation, loss of normal boewl function and damage to the bowel. Overuse of laxatives may cause presistent diarrhea, dehydration and body mineral troubles.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach pain, nausea, bloating, gas or diarrhea may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your dotcor. Allergic reactions to this drug are unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if they occur. Sypmtoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phramacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especailly of: allergies, stomach/intestinal troubles (e.G., obstruction, ileus), persistent nausea/vomiting/bloating/stomach pain. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the beneifts and risks with your doctor. It is unknown if this medictaion passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicaiton you may use, especially of: other laxatives (e.G., milk of magnesia). Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overodse may include diarrhea.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. It may harm somebody. Proper diet, incerased fluid intake and regular exercise may help prevent constipation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remebmer. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from lihgt and moisture. This medication may also be refrigreated. Do not freeze. Rapid Prototyping Rapid Prototyping Rapid Prototyping,Printer Refill Printer Refill Printer Refill,Printer Refill Printer Refill Printer Refill.