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MiraLAX Laxative Powder

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Directions

To open: push down and turn. 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: Fill to top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17g). Stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink. Use once a day. Use no more than 7 days. Children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor. Other information: Store at 20 degrees - 25 degrees C (68 degrees - 77 degrees F).

 

Description

MiraLax® Laxative Powder. Polyethylene glycol 3350, powder for solution, osmotic laxative. Unflavored grit free powder. Relieves occasional constipation/irregularity. Softens stool. 30 once-daily doses.

Other Description

Dissolves in any beverage. Use: relieves occasional constipation (irregularity). Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days. Sugar free. MiraLax® increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool. Questions or comments? 1-800-MIRALAX (1-800-647-2529) or www.miralax.com. ©Copyright & distributed by MSD Consumer Care, Inc., PO Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 USA, Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ USA. All rights reserved.

Ingredients

Active ingredient (in each dose) - Purpose. Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) - Osmotic Laxative. Inactive ingredients: none.

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.
Tamper-evident: do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "sealed for your protection" is missing, open or broken.

Distributor

MSD Consumer Care, Inc
PO Box 377, Memphis, TN 38151 USA
1-800-647-2529

UPC

00041100820716