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Description for MiraLAX

Active ingredient

(in each dose) (Bottle Only): Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)

Inctive ingredient

None

Uses for MiraLAX

Purpose

Osmotic Laxative

Use

Relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days

Dosage for MiraLAX

Directions (Bottle Only)

• 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

Directions (Packet Only)

• 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

HOW SUPPLIED

Storage

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken

Inactive ingredients: none

Questions or comments?

1-800-MiraLAX (1-800-647-2529)

Manufactured by: Bayer HealthCare LLC. Revised: Feb 2022

Side Effects for MiraLAX

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 of 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 you nausea, bloating or 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug Interactions for MiraLAX

No information provided.

Warnings for MiraLAX

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 of 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 you nausea, bloating or 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Precautions for MiraLAX

See section above

Overdose Information for MiraLAX

No information provided.

Contraindications for MiraLAX

No information provided.

Clinical Pharmacology for MiraLAX

No information provided.

Patient Information for MiraLAX

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 of 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 you nausea, bloating or 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.