What is Peg 3350: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Peg 3350 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 Peg 3350 used for?

MiraLax is an osmotic laxative that is used to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. MiraLax works by holding water within the colon to soften the stool and increasing the number of bowel movements to relieve constipation. This drug is available as an over the counter medication and as a prescription.

What form(s) does Peg 3350 come in

  • Powder

  • Liquid

  • Packet

What are common Peg 3350 doses?

  • Bottle 238GM of 17GM/SCOOP

  • Bottle 510GM of 17GM/SCOOP

  • Bottle 850GM of 17GM/SCOOP

  • Packet 1 Packet

  • Packet 17GM

  • Box 14 Packet

  • Box 100 Packet

Common Peg 3350 prescriptions

  • PEG 3350
    100 packet box

  • PEG 3350
    14 packet box

  • PEG 3350
    17gm packet

How to take Peg 3350

  • 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 Peg 3350

  • 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.

Peg 3350 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).

Peg 3350 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.

Peg 3350 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.

Peg 3350 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.

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