smooth lax
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
Other information
Other information
• store at 20˚-25˚C (68˚-77˚F)
• tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients none
Questions?
Questions or comments?
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreen Company (revised May 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in 1 product
smooth lax NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0363-0306 | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 g/17g Powder, For Solution | Walgreen Company | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is smooth lax used for?
Use • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) • generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
Who makes smooth lax?
smooth lax is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Walgreen Company.