Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Common brands: Miralax, Dulcolax, Walgreens, Laxative, Tylenol Extra Strength

Top reporter: Bayer Healthcare Llc.

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93,177
Total Reports
30,029
Serious Reports
6,211
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (6.67%)

Patient Demographics

Male
33,201
Female
51,091

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Polyethylene Glycol 3350.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 9,905
9.3%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 9,710
9.1%
3 OFF LABEL USE 9,000
8.4%
4 DIARRHOEA 6,944
6.5%
5 NAUSEA 5,402
5.1%
6 CONSTIPATION 5,218
4.9%
7 FATIGUE 4,674
4.4%
8 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 3,657
3.4%
9 VOMITING 3,355
3.1%
10 PAIN 2,977
2.8%
11 INCORRECT DRUG ADMINISTRATION DURATION 2,837
2.7%
12 DEATH 2,784
2.6%
13 DYSPNOEA 2,766
2.6%
14 INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED 2,763
2.6%
15 HEADACHE 2,724
2.6%
16 ASTHENIA 2,682
2.5%
17 DIZZINESS 2,505
2.3%
18 ABDOMINAL PAIN 2,465
2.3%
19 FALL 2,320
2.2%
20 INCORRECT PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION DURATION 2,319
2.2%
21 ABDOMINAL DISTENSION 2,220
2.1%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 2,200
2.1%
23 PNEUMONIA 2,138
2.0%
24 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,102
2.0%
25 FLATULENCE 1,948
1.8%
26 MALAISE 1,940
1.8%
27 PYREXIA 1,869
1.8%
28 UNDERDOSE 1,795
1.7%
29 PRODUCT PRESCRIBING ISSUE 1,769
1.7%
30 EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED 1,756
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.