Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass. Shabbazz Organics Gut Cleanse is formulated with PEG 3350

How should Polyethylene Glycol 3350 be used?

Polyethylene glycol 3350 comes as a powder to be mixed with a liquid and taken by mouth. It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take polyethylene glycol 3350 exactly as directed.

Polyethylene glycol 3350 may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than your doctor tells you to.

It may take 2 to 4 days for polyethylene glycol 3350 to produce a bowel movement.

To use the powder, follow these steps:

1. If you are using polyethylene glycol 3350 from a bottle, use the measuring line on the bottle cap to measure a single dose (about 1 heaping tablespoon). If you are using polyethylene glycol 3350 packets, each packet contains a single dose.
2. Pour the powder into a cup containing 8 ounces (240 milliliters) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea.
3. Stir to dissolve the powder.
4. Drink immediately.

Other uses for this medicine

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor, pharmacist or herbalist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking polyethylene glycol 3350,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist or herbalist if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol or any other medications.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist or herbalist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
• tell your doctor or herbalist if you have or have ever had a bowel obstruction (blockage in the intestine) and if you have symptoms of bowel obstruction (upset stomach, vomiting, and stomach pain or bloating).
• tell your doctor or herbalist if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking polyethylene glycol 3350, call your doctor.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Eat a well-balanced diet that includes fiber-rich foods, such as unprocessed bran, whole-grain bread, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of fluids and exercise regularly.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

This medication is usually taken as needed.

What side effects can this medication cause?