Label: GAVILAX- polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

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  • Active Ingredient

    Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)

  • Purpose

    Osmotic Laxative

    Use

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    relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
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    generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days
  • 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

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    nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
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    a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
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    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

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    you have rectal bleeding or your nausea, bloating, cramping or abdominal pain gets worse. These may be signs of a serious condition.
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    you get diarrhea
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    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 the reach of children

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

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    do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
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    the bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line.
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    adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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    fill to top of line in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g)
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    stir and dissolve in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
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    use once a day
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    use no more than 7 days
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    children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor

    Other Information

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    store at 20°- 25°C (68°– 77°F)
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    tamper-evident: do not use if printed foil seal under cap is missing, open or broken
  • Inactive Ingredient

    none

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  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 63187-368-23
    Original Prescription Strength
    GaviLax
    Polyethylene Glycol 3350
    Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative
    14 ONCE-DAILY DOSES
    NET WT 8.3 OZ (238 g)

    Relabeled by:

    Proficient Rx LP

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

    63187-368-23
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GAVILAX 
    polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63187-368(NDC:43386-312)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (UNII: G2M7P15E5P) (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 - UNII:G2M7P15E5P) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 335017 g  in 17 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63187-368-23238 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/01/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA09107710/09/2009
    Labeler - Proficient Rx LP (079196022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Proficient Rx LP079196022REPACK(63187-368) , RELABEL(63187-368)
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