What is Healthylax: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Healthylax: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Healthylax overview

BRAND NAMES:

Vita Health Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Sunmark Clearmax, Equate ClearLax, GaviLAX, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Clear Lax, Good Sense ClearLax, Health Mart Clearlax, Healthylax Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Leader ClearLax, MiraLAX, Purelax, Sunmark Clearmax, TopCare ClearLax, Vita Health Polyethylene Glycol 3350, TopCare ClearLax

Generic Names:

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Uses:

Treats occasional constipation.

Therapeutic Classes:

Laxative, Hyperosmotic

Forms:

Powder, Liquid, Packet

How it’s taken:

By mouth

What is Healthylax used for?

What form(s) does Healthylax come in

Powder
Liquid
Packet

What are common Healthylax doses?

Box 14 Packet

Common Healthylax prescriptions

HealthyLax
100 packet box
HealthyLax
14 packet box

How to take Healthylax

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Always dissolve the powder in a full glass (8 ounces) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea before swallowing it. If you need to measure your medicine, use a marked measuring cup or spoon.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
It may take 2 days or longer for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement.
It may take 2 days or longer for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
Always dissolve the powder in a full glass (8 ounces) of water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea before swallowing it. If you need to measure your medicine, use a marked measuring cup or spoon.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Healthylax

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Healthylax contraindications

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to polyethylene glycol, or if you have signs of a bowel obstruction (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or bloating).

Healthylax warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.

Healthylax interactions

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor has told you to.

Healthylax side effects

Serious Side Effects

Severe stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing.

Less Serious Side Effects

Mild cramps, bloating, diarrhea, or gas.