Lax-A-Day (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a new OTC laxative
May 2009
Lax-A-Day (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a new OTC laxative.
It has the same PEG that's used in bowel preps (Colyte, GoLytely, etc)...but Lax-A-Day doesn't contain electrolytes. These aren't needed because the lower doses used for constipation don't cause significant water and electrolyte loss.
Many physicians and patients prefer PEG laxatives.
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