
|Articles|March 31, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Purelax
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
Purelax aids in the treatment of occasional constipation and irregularity.
Advertisement
OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Purelax
Indication: Purelax aids in the treatment of occasional constipation and irregularity.
Insight:
- Active ingredients: Polyethylene glycol 3350.
- 14 once-daily doses.
- Powder for solution, osmotic laxative.
- Relieves occasional constipation or irregularity and softens stool.
- Do not take more than directed unless advised by a physician.
- The bottle top is a measuring cap marked to contain 17 grams of powder when filled to the indicated line (white section in cap).
- Directions: Adults and children 17 years of age and older: fill to top of white section in cap, which is marked to indicate the correct dose (17 g). Stir and dissolve in 4 to 8 ounces of beverage (cold, hot, or room temperature). Ensure that the powder is fully dissolved before drinking. Do not drink if there are any clumps.
Source
Newsletter
Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights.
Advertisement
Latest CME
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending on Pharmacy Times
1
ADCs in Breast Cancer: Shaping the Future of HER2– and TROP2-Targeted Therapy
2
Study: Many Patients Switching Biologics Because of Perceived Lack of Efficacy Treating Asthma
3
Targeted ADCs Break Through Barriers in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
4
FDA Approves Targeted Combination Therapy for BRCA2-Mutated Prostate Cancer
5

















































































































































































































