Good Neighbor ClearLax and Kalexate Powder

• Generic Name: polyethylene glycol 3350
• Dosage Forms: powder for oral solution, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, SunMark ClearLax, GaviLAX, MiraLAX, HealthyLax

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

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

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

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: oral, rectal powder
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Kalexate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Kalexate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Kalexate works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

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