Quick answers
- What is Polyethylene glycol 3350 used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.) lists these uses: relieves occasional constipation (irregularity); generally produces a bowel movement in 1 to 3 days.
- Do I need a prescription for Polyethylene glycol 3350?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Polyethylene glycol 3350 been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 3 recalls of products on this page; the newest started June 29, 2022. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 · Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g, powder, for solution (oral)
Active ingredient (IN EACH DOSE)
(Bottle Only) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) (Packet Only) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
- 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 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.
Directions
(Bottle Only)
- 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 difficult 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 (Packet Only)
- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficult 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
Inactive ingredients
none
— FDA label of Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., effective August 17, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution · Valley Medical Products, LLC
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g, powder, for solution (topical)
Active ingredient (in each dose)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line) Purpose Osmotic Laxative
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
- 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
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.
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 (17g)
- 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
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions?
1-800-403-9832
— FDA label of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Valley Medical Products, LLC, effective October 27, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Solution, Laxative · Pharmaceutica North America, Inc.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/d, powder, for solution (oral)
Active ingredient
Active I ngredient (in each dose) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to the top)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
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
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)
Directions
d o 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 the top of white section in cap which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17g) 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
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions?
or c omments? 1-888-788-6472 Manufactured for : Pharmaceutica North America, Inc,, Glendale, CA 912050.
— FDA label of Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Solution, Laxative, Pharmaceutica North America, Inc., effective March 4, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyethylene Glycol · BluePoint Laboratories
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g, powder, for suspension (oral)
Active ingredient
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
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 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 THE REACH OF CHILDREN In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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. 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
Inactive ingredients
None
Questions?
1-866-403-7592
— FDA label of Polyethylene Glycol, BluePoint Laboratories, effective September 20, 2021. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyethylene Gycol 3350 · Allegiant Health
Polyethylene glycol 3350 1700%, powder, for solution (oral)
Active ingredient (s)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g (cap filled to line)
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
(s) 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
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 breastfeeding
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 difficult 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
Inactive ingredients
None
Questions?
/Comments Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM EST
— FDA label of Polyethylene Gycol 3350, Allegiant Health, effective March 17, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 · YYBA Corp
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g, powder, for solution (oral)
Active ingredient (IN EACH DOSE)
(Packet Only) Polyethylene Glycol 3350, 17 g
Purpose
Osmotic Laxative
Uses
- 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 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.
Directions
(Bottle Only)
- 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 difficult swallowing
- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drink:iog
- 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 (Packet Only)
- do not take more than directed unless advised by your doctor
- adults and children 17 years of age and older:
- use once a day
- stir and dissolve one packet of powder (17 g) in any 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot or room temperature) then drink
- do not combine with starch-based thickeners used for difficult swallowing
- ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drink:iog
- 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
Inactive ingredients
none
— FDA label of Polyethylene Glycol 3350, YYBA Corp, effective January 13, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g · powder, for solution (oral) · 97 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| MiraLAX | Asclemed USA Inc. | DailyMed |
| MiraLAX | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | DailyMed |
| MiraLAX | Cardinal Health 107, LLC | DailyMed |
| 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | Whole Foods Market, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Basic Care Clearlax | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Berkley and Jensen Clearlax | Bjwc | — |
| Care One Clearlax | American Sales Company | — |
| Careone Clearlax | Retail Business Services, LLC | DailyMed |
| Clear Lax | H E B | — |
| Clear Lax | HyVee Inc | DailyMed |
| Clear Lax | Meijer Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
| Clearlax | Amazon.com Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Clearlax | H E B | DailyMed |
| Clearlax | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Clearlax | Publix Super Markets Inc | — |
| Clearlax | Safeway | DailyMed |
| Clearlax | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Comfortlax | Family Dollar Stores, LLC | DailyMed |
| Dg Health Clearlax | Dolgencorp Inc | DailyMed |
| Dg Health Clearlax | Dolgencorp, LLC | DailyMed |
| Discount Drug Mart | Discount Drug Mart | — |
| EasyLAX | Valu Merchandisers Company | DailyMed |
| Equaline Clearlax | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | — |
| Equate Clear Lax | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Equate ClearLAX | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 83 brands.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g · powder, for solution (topical) · 2 products
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/d · powder, for solution (oral) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Solution, Laxative | Lgm Pharma Solutions, LLC | DailyMed |
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF Powder for Solution, Laxative | Pharmaceutica North America, Inc. | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g · powder, for suspension (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol | BluePoint Laboratories | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 1700% · powder, for solution (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Gycol 3350 | Allegiant Health | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g · powder, for solution (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | YYBA Corp | DailyMed |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g · powder (oral) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Dulcolax | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g powder, for solution | Generic | $1.24 per unit |
| polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g powder, for solution | Generic | $0.0138–$0.0286 per gram 35 packages, lowest to highest |
| polyethylene glycol 3350 17 g/17 g powder, for suspension | Generic | $0.0201–$0.0237 per gram 2 packages, lowest to highest |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Cardinal Health 107, LLC5 products
- Amazon.com Services LLC4 products
- Walgreen Company3 products
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.3 products
- Bryant Ranch Prepack3 products
- Bayer HealthCare LLC.3 products
- L. Perrigo Company3 products
- Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader3 products
- Kroger Company3 products
- Rite Aid Corporation2 products
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc2 products
- CVS Pharmacy2 products
- Valley Medical Products, LLC2 products
- Major Pharmaceuticals2 products
- Proficient Rx LP2 products
- Amerisource Bergen2 products
- Aurohealth LLC2 products
- H E B2 products
- Atlantic Biologicals Corp.2 products
- Strategic Sourcing Services LLC2 products
- Topco Associates LLC2 products
- A-S Medication Solutions2 products
- BluePoint Laboratories2 products
- Safeway2 products
- Asclemed USA Inc.1 product
- Sunrise Pharmaceutical, Inc1 product
- Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.1 product
- Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp1 product
- Walmart Inc.1 product
- Meijer Distribution Inc1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 69.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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June 29, 2022 · Class II · Terminated · D-1319-2022
CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol 3350), Powder for Solution, Osmotic Laxative, 30 Once-Daily Doses, Net WT 17.9 OZ (510 g) bottle, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, NDC 11523-7234-4. — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
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March 15, 2021 · Class II · Terminated · D-0544-2021
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Powder for Solution, Laxative Net Wt 4.1 oz (119 g) 7 Once-Daily Doses NDC 45802-868-01 Distributed by Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010 — Cardinal Health Inc.
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March 15, 2021 · Class II · Terminated · D-0545-2021
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 Powder for Solution Osmotic Laxative 14 once-daily doses 14 Packet- Newt Wt. 0.5 oz (17g) each NDC 45802-868-66 — Cardinal Health Inc.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.