What is the brand name for Polyethylene Glycol 3350?
The brand name for Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is MiraLAX.
PTCB TOP 200 · #196
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
MiraLAX
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is the generic name for the brand-name drug MiraLAX. It is an osmotic laxative used to treat constipation (osmotic). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Polyethylene Glycol 3350 ranks #196 and is one of the most frequently tested gastrointestinal medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | MiraLAX |
| Drug class | Osmotic laxative |
| Class group | Gastrointestinal |
| Common use | constipation (osmotic) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Over-the-counter (OTC) |
What is Polyethylene Glycol 3350 used for?
Osmotic laxative for occasional constipation; also used for bowel preparation regimens (product-specific).
What drug class is Polyethylene Glycol 3350?
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is an Osmotic laxative in the Gastrointestinal group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- arrow_rightBloating
- arrow_rightGas
- arrow_rightNausea
- arrow_rightAbdominal cramping
- arrow_rightDiarrhea
Major interactions
- arrow_rightMay decrease absorption of oral medications if severe diarrhea occurs (separate dosing when possible)
- arrow_rightOther laxatives increase diarrhea/dehydration risk
Is Polyethylene Glycol 3350 a controlled substance?
No. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PTCE mnemonic)
MIRA-LAX MIRAculously LAXates — polyethylene glycol pulls WATER into stool osmotically. Mix with 8oz water/juice; gentle, takes 1-3 days; less cramping than stimulants; safe for chronic use.
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PTCE exam tip
MiraLAX is the osmotic laxative measured as 17 g of powder dissolved in any beverage — expect results in 1–3 days, not minutes; a first-line constipation answer.
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 FAQ
What is Polyethylene Glycol 3350 used for?
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is used to treat constipation (osmotic). Osmotic laxative for occasional constipation; also used for bowel preparation regimens (product-specific).
What drug class is Polyethylene Glycol 3350?
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is an Osmotic laxative (Gastrointestinal group).
Is Polyethylene Glycol 3350 a controlled substance?
No. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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