Calcium Acetate Gelcaps and SunMark ClearLax

• Generic Name: calcium acetate
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Calphron, Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra, PhosLo

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

Calcium acetate is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

Calcium acetate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: polyethylene glycol 3350
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, SunMark ClearLax, GaviLAX, MiraLAX, HealthyLax

SunMark ClearLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements.

SunMark ClearLax is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.

SunMark ClearLax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.