No.
pegFlakes is not sold as a drug and is not approved by Health Canada as
a drug. We provide high quality bulk chemicals to our customers.
Q:
Where can I purchase pegFlakes?
A:
pegFlakes
can only be purchased online at pegFlakes.com.pegFlakes.com is the only Canadian source supplying PEG-3350 to
the public.
Q:
Is shopping at the pegFlakes Store safe?
A:
Yes. We do not share your information with
anyone else. You do not have to create an account to order from
the store. We have recently switched to PayPal
to process all credit card transactions. We do not have access to your credit card
information.
We chose PayPal to process our payments because they are a well established,
safe, widely used and reputable service.
Q:
What is PEG-3350?
A:
PEG-3350
is a white, odorless powder that completely dissolves in fluids to give a
clear, colourless, tasteless solution.PEG-3350 is a type of polyethylene glycol.Polyethylene glycols are long string-like molecules, the number
3350 refers to the length of the molecule.Polyethylene glycols may be liquids or solids depending on the
length of the molecule.
Q:
What is PEG-3350 used for?
A:
PEG-3350
is widely used because it is inert and is not significantly absorbed
from the gastro-intestinal tract. Some uses include:
An
ingredient in some laxatives and bowel preparations (used prior to
surgery and colonoscopy). PEG-3350 softens stools and
increases the number of bowel movements by increasing the water
content of stools.
As
an inactive ingredient in many suppositories, ointments, creams and
tablets as a emulsifier, binder, and surfactant.
As
component of some cosmetics, especially creams.
Asa
food additive.
Q:
Why are they called pegFlakes if they are not flakes?
A:
PEG-3350
is available as powder, granules and flakes. All three forms
dissolve complete in liquids. When we first started pegFlakes.com
the PEG-3350 we sold was in flake form. When our supplier raised
their prices we were forced to purchase powder to keep the same low
price. We purchase in bulk from different
manufacturers. We do not always have a choice of which form of
PEG-3350 because we shop for the best price possible, passing our
savings on to our customers. Let us know if you prefer one form
over the other and we will try to supply the form that most of our
customers prefer.
Even
though the PEG-3350 we sell
may be a powder, granules or flakes, is of the highest possible quality
and meets NF standards.
Q:
How
do I know I'm getting a high quality product?
A:
pegFlakes.com
is owned and operated by pharmacists who are committed to providing the
highest quality products. The PEG 3350 we use in preparing
pegFlakes is meets all
requirements in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/National Formulary (NF) for use in drug applications,
the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) requirements for use in certain food and feed
applications and the European Pharmacopoeia.
Q:
What does NF mean?
A:
The
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the official standard for all
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements and
other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the United States.Meeting USP–NF standards is accepted globally as assurance of
high quality. For more information visit the USP
website.Chemicals bearing the designation NF meetcriteria for the National Formulary. These are standards of
quality control and reflect pharmaceutical quality for an ingredient.The specification consists of a series of tests, procedures for
the tests, and acceptance criteria. Medicinal ingredients and products
will have the stipulated strength, quality, and purity if they conform
to the requirements of the monograph.
Q:
Why is there a limit on the number of jars of pegFlakes that I can
order?
A:
Because
of increased demand for pegFlakes we
have to limit the number of jars that can be ordered at any one time.
This
ensures that all our customers can get pegFlakes when they need them. By limiting the number of jars per order we can guarantee a
reliable supply and quick order processing and shipping. Email us if you are interested in placing an order for a large
quantity of pegFlakes.
