Alternatives to polyethylene glycol 3350
1 same-class SPL records vs polyethylene glycol 3350 - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: MiraLAX
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
polyethylene glycol 3350 ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#82 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for polyethylene glycol 3350: MiraLAX treats occasional constipation, which means you have irregular bowel movements.
Top FAERS reaction fields for polyethylene glycol 3350 total 38,989 reports across 10 reactions, set beside lactulose. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About polyethylene glycol 3350
MiraLAX is a laxative medicine. It helps to relieve constipation by drawing water into your stool, making it easier to pass.
Used for: MiraLAX treats occasional constipation, which means you have irregular bowel movements. It usually helps you have a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days. Do not use for more than 7 days.
1 Osmotic Laxative peers (wide set)
Compare polyethylene glycol 3350 vs lactulose side-by-side →
polyethylene glycol 3350 vs lactulose · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Diarrhoea" shows the widest count spread between polyethylene glycol 3350 and lactulose in this extract (4,936-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | polyethylene glycol 3350 | lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhoea | 6,828 | 1,892 |
| Nausea | 5,306 | 2,524 |
| Constipation | 5,098 | 2,497 |
| Fatigue | 4,564 | 2,027 |
| Vomiting | 3,284 | 2,047 |
| Pain | 2,927 | 1,711 |
| Incorrect Drug Administration Duration | 2,837 | - |
| Incorrect Dose Administered | 2,725 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
polyethylene glycol 3350 FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
polyethylene glycol 3350 is FAERS corpus rank #82 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 38,989.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does polyethylene glycol 3350 sit in FAERS report volume vs Osmotic Laxative peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for polyethylene glycol 3350: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading MiraLAX SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.