Gavilax Prescribing Information

Active Ingredient

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

Purpose

Use

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• 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

• 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

Gavilax Dosage and Administration

• 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 the reach of children

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

Indications and Usage for Gavilax

• 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.
• adults and children 17 years of age and older:
• use once a day
• fill to top of line 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

Other Information

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

Inactive Ingredient

none

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• Dissolves in any beverages
• Sugar Free

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 43386-312-08

Original Prescription Strength

GaviLax

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

14 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

NET WT 8.3 OZ (238 g)

NDC 43386-312-85

Original Prescription Strength

GaviLax

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative

50 ONCE-DAILY DOSES

NET WT 29.9 OZ (850 g)