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Polyethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for bowel preparation.
- Classe del farmaco: Gastrointestinal Tract
- Indicato per: bowel preparation
Ultimo aggiornamento Fonti: US FDA label, Health Canada product monograph
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- soluzione, gocce, spray, polvere
- Dosaggi comuni
- 17 g/17 g, 2.5 mg/ml, 1 g/100 ml
- Nomi commerciali
- 65
- Paesi e mercati
- 5
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Osmotic laxative; causes water retention in stool, causing increase in stool frequency.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
BP: 17g in 240 mL of clear liquid every 10 min until 2,000 mL of volume consumed (start within 6 hr after administering bisacodyl delayed-release tablets).
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe Very little is absorbed from the gut, so no fetal exposure is expected. A recommended laxative in pregnancy when diet and fibre are not enough. Bowel-preparation doses: use only if the procedure is needed. OTC label: ask a health professional.
- Allattamento
- Safe Very poorly absorbed, so it does not enter milk (LactMed). No special precautions are needed; it may be the laxative of choice while breastfeeding.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Abdominal bloating, cramping, and distention
Controindicazioni
- Allergy to polyethylene glycol.
- Kidney disease, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Contraindicated in Hypersensitivity; ileus gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, toxic colitis, bowel perforation, toxic megacolon.
- Not indicated for children <2 years because of risk of hypoglycemia, dehydration, and hypokalemia.
- When using PEG as laxative, do not give for >1 week, Electrolyte imbalance reported with prolonged use
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Domande frequenti
What is Polyethylene glycol used for?
Polyethylene glycol is a medicine in the class gastrointestinal tract. It is used for Bowel preparation, Constipation.
What side effects have been reported with Polyethylene glycol?
Diarrhea, Flatulence, Abdominal bloating, cramping, and distention.
Can Polyethylene glycol be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Very little is absorbed from the gut, so no fetal exposure is expected. A recommended laxative in pregnancy when diet and fibre are not enough. Bowel-preparation doses: use only if the procedure is needed. OTC label: ask a health professional. Breastfeeding: Safe. Very poorly absorbed, so it does not enter milk (LactMed). No special precautions are needed; it may be the laxative of choice while breastfeeding.
What does Polyethylene glycol interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Polyethylene glycol yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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