Polyethylene Glycol 3350 — Osmotic laxative. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Class
Osmotic laxative
Mechanism
Acts osmotically to retain water with the stool.
Used for
Occasional constipation in adults and children aged 17 or older; children aged 16 or younger require medical advice
Common side effects
Loose, watery stools
Warnings
Polyethylene glycol allergy: do not use; Kidney disease: use only under a doctor’s advice and supervision; Stop use and ask a doctor if a laxative is needed for longer than 1 week
Interactions
Prescription drugs (ask first)
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Label date: 20260611 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.
Mechanism: Colonic bacteria break it down to lactic and other acids, raising osmotic pressure and acidifying stool, which adds stool water.
Only on the Lactulose card: Used for — Constipation in adults, for the cited solution · Common side effects — Flatulence; Intestinal cramps; Diarrhea; Nausea and vomiting · Warnings — Contraindicated with low-galactose diet · Interactions — Non-absorbable antacids
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