CVS Health Purelax Powder, Orange

Compare to the active ingredient in MiraLAX. CVS Health Purelax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Orange Flavor, is a laxative used to relieve occasional constipation (irregularity). An osmotic laxative, it works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days. Sugar free, dye free and gluten free. Grit-free and orange-flavored powder dissolves in any beverage. Acts as a stool softener for constipation relief for adults and children 17 years of age and older; children 16 years of age or under: ask a doctor. Available without a prescription. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: The active ingredient of this osmotic laxative is Polyethylene Glycol 3350. Compare to MiraLAX active ingredient.
OSMOTIC LAXATIVE: CVS Health Purelax Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Orange Flavor, acts as a laxative used to relieve occasional constipation/irregularity. Generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days.
RELIEF FOR IRREGULARITY: An osmotic laxative that increases frequency of bowel movements and softens the stool; relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) for adults and children 17 years of age and older.
ORANGE FLAVORED POWDER: Orange Flavor laxative powder dissolves in any beverage, hot, cold or room temperature. Do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficulty swallowing. Grit free, sugar free and dye free.
NUMBER 1 DOCTOR RECOMMENDED: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is the Number 1 Doctor Recommended Laxative Active Ingredient (Of U.S. physicians surveyed by an independent market research firm, excluding Therapeutic Fiber and Stool Softeners)

See the full list of product ingredients on the product label. Active ingredient (in each dose): Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line). Inactive Ingredients: natural and artificial orange flavor, sucralose.

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.Use: relieves occasional constipation (irregularity); generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days.

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).