Polyethylene Glycol 3350 NF (Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Oral Solution) is a MEDICAL FOOD prescription only laxative which has been prescribed by your healthcare provider to manage constipation.
Polyethylene glycol-3350 powder for oral solution is a laxative. It works by softening the stool and increasing the frequency of bowel movements by retaining water in the stool.
According to Drugs.com, you should not use this medicine if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350.
Most common side effects of Polyethylene glycol-3350:
Cramps; gas; more frequent bowel movements; nausea; stomach pain or bloating.
Severe side effects that may occur while taking polyethylene glycol 3350:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); rectal pain; diarrhea; severe or persistent nausea, bloating, cramping, or stomach pain.
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