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Very watery bowel movements are expected with this medication. Nausea, vomiting, bloating, or stomach/abdominal cramping may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication can cause your body to lose too much fluid and salts (dehydration, electrolyte problems). Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these serious side effects: severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat, trouble keeping liquids down, prolonged vomiting, headache, seizure.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain that is severe or doesn't go away, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), bloody stools, rectal bleeding.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blocked intestines (gastrointestinal obstruction), hole in the intestines, severe ulcers/swelling of the colon (ulcerative colitis), severe infection in the intestines (such as toxic colitis, toxic megacolon), stomach/intestines that empty slowly or are not moving (gastric retention, ileus), trouble swallowing, trouble keeping food down (regurgitation), history of breathing food/other substances into the lungs (aspiration), gout, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, chest pain, heart failure), kidney problems, seizure, regular use of alcohol or other sedatives.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

See also How to Use section.

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include drugs that can change the amount of water, sodium, or potassium in your body, such as: heart/blood pressure medications called ARBs (such as valsartan), heart/blood pressure medications called ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, enalapril), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen), "water pills" such as thiazide diuretics.

Do not take/use other laxatives while taking this product.

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Do not share this medication with others.

Lab tests (such as sodium, potassium levels) may be done before or after taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you are unable to drink all of the solution and water as directed, call your doctor right away. Your test may need to be rescheduled.

Store the unmixed container at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.