Glycolax Side Effects
- nausea
- bloating
- cramping
- gas
Some side effects of Glycolax can be serious.
Warnings & Recalls for Glycolax
Before taking Glycolax,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol 3350, which is the active ingredient in Glycolax or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications as well as vitamins and supplements that you’re taking.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a bowel obstruction or if you have symptoms of bowel obstruction.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are nursing. If you become pregnant while taking Glycolax, call your doctor.
As of yet, there hasn’t been a FDA recall of the drug Glycolax or a voluntary recall by the manufacturer.
Glycolax Treatment and Use
Glycolax | Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a drug that’s used to treat constipation and is in a class of drugs called osmotic laxatives. It primarily works by causing water to be retained with stool, which in turn increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it can be easier to pass. Glycolax comes as a powder of 17 grams which needs to be mixed with a liquid and drank. It is usually taken at least once a day as needed for a duration that usually lasts for up to 2 weeks. Glycolax can be habit-forming so doctors use the utmost caution and recommend that a patient takes it only as prescribed and not longer than necessary for alleviation of constipation. Glycolax is manufactured by Scherring-Plough.
Other Names for Glycolax
Polyethylene glycol 3350
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Glycolax
Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 27, 2012
