Label: GENTLE LAX- polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution

  • NDC Code(s): 30142-306-01, 30142-306-02, 30142-306-03, 30142-306-04, view more
    30142-306-09, 30142-306-17, 30142-306-19
  • Packager: Kroger Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

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  • Active ingredient (in each dose)

    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 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 (white section in cap)
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    adults and children 17 years of age and older:
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    use once a day
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    fill to top of white section 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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    do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing
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    ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking
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    do not drink if there are any clumps
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    do not use 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 ingredients

    none

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-632-6900

  • Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO the active ingredient in MIRALAX® See back panel

    Kroger®

    OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED

    BONUS SIZE

    GentleLAX®

    Polyethylene Glycol 3350

    Powder for Solution

    OSMOTIC LAXATIVE

    Relieves Occasional Constipation/Irregularity

    Softens Stool

    Unflavored Powder Grit Free

    NET WT 10.1 OZ (289 g)

    17 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

    1.8 OZ FREE

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GENTLE LAX 
    polyethylene glycol 3350 powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:30142-306
    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
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:30142-306-03510 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/07/2009
    2NDC:30142-306-01119 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/07/2009
    3NDC:30142-306-02238 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/07/2009
    4NDC:30142-306-17289 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/16/2014
    5NDC:30142-306-19595 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/18/201302/28/2022
    6NDC:30142-306-04850 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/13/201309/25/2016
    7NDC:30142-306-09765 g in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/14/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA09068510/07/2009
    Labeler - Kroger Company (006999528)
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