purelax
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 · Powder, For Solution · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Purpose Osmotic Laxative
Uses
Use
• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Warnings
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use if you have kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Ask a doctor before use
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug
When using this product
When using this product you may have loose, watery, more frequent stools
Stop use and ask a doctor
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions
• 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 more than 7 days
• children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients natural and artificial orange flavor, sucralose
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by CVS Pharmacy (revised Sep 4, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in 2 products
purelax NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-306 | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 g/17g Powder, For Solution | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
| 69842-458 | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 g/17g Powder, For Solution | CVS Pharmacy | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is purelax used for?
Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Who makes purelax?
purelax is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including CVS Pharmacy.