Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label.

It may take 1 or 3 days for this medicine to help you have a bowel movement. Do not use it for more than 7 days unless your doctor has told you to.

This medicine comes in a bottle and a packet.

To use:

  • Stir and dissolve one packet in 4 to 8 ounces of liquid and drink it right away. If you are using the bottle, measure the powder with the measuring cap (bottle top). Do not drink if there are any clumps.
  • Do not add starch-based thickeners to this medicine.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (powder for solution):
    • For constipation:
      • Adults and children 17 years of age and older—17 grams (g) once a day.
      • Children younger than 17 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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