Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution, a completely different way to treat constipation. (genericdoctor.com)
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements. (genericdoctor.com)
If you are using nonprescription polyethylene glycol for self-treatment of occasional constipation and this treatment has not worked after 7 days, talk to your doctor for additional treatment advice. (webmd.com)
Macrogol 3350, often in combination with electrolytes, is used for short-term relief of constipation as well as for long-term use in constipation of various causes, including in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease patients (an often-overlooked non-motor symptom) as well as constipation caused by pharmaceutical drugs such as opioids and anticholinergics. (wikipedia.org)
Polyethylene glycol 3350 should produce a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days of using the medication. (genericdoctor.com)
Laxative5
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. (genericdoctor.com)
GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, for oral use (PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet) is a combination of an osmotic laxative and a stimulant laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. (rxlist.com)
GaviLyte-H and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, USP consists of PEG-3350, an osmotic laxative and bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative. (rxlist.com)
Polyethylene glycol 3350, powder for solution, osmotic laxative. (reasors.com)
Tasteless formula No gritty texture Does not lead to long-term laxative dependency Produces a bowel movement within two to four days for most people May be used safely once-daily for up to a week at a time Medicinal Ingredient: Polyethlyene Glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) Caution: If you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, do not use this product. (mednow.ca)
BISACODYL2
Our GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, for oral use (PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. (rxlist.com)
Each GaviLyte-H and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, USP (Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet) consists of one 2 liter bottle of GaviLyte-H (PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution) powder for reconstitution and one 5 mg bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, USP. (rxlist.com)
Popular types include: macrogol 3350, macrogol 4000, and macrogol 6000. (wikipedia.org)
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE3
As of June 2023[update], polyethylene glycol 3350 is available in the US as a combination with sodium sulfate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, and sodium chloride and sold under the brand name Suflave. (wikipedia.org)
A white powder for reconstitution containing 210 grams of PEG-3350, 2.86 grams of sodium bicarbonate, 5.6 grams of sodium chloride, 0.74 grams of potassium chloride and 2 grams of flavoring ingredients (if applicable). (rxlist.com)
Norgine B.V. today presented new data at the United European Gastroenterology Week which show that for the first time, PLENVU ® (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium ascorbate, sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride and potassium chloride for oral solution) delivers superior, high quality segmental cleansing efficacy compared to MOVIPREP ® , SUPREP ® and CitraFleet ® i . (norgine.com)
Electrolytes13
PEG-3350 (240 g) and Electrolytes for Oral Solution, USP with flavor pack is a white, colon lavage preparation provided as water-soluble components for solution. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack cleanses the bowel by induction of diarrhea. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and Electrolytes for Oral Solution, USP with flavor pack is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients with ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis or toxic megacolon. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack should be used with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis. (nih.gov)
Patients with impaired gag reflex, unconscious or semiconscious patients and patients prone to regurgitation or aspiration should be observed during the administration of PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack, especially if it is administered via nasogastric tube. (nih.gov)
If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected appropriate studies should be performed to rule out these conditions before administration of PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack. (nih.gov)
PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack produces a watery stool which cleanses the bowel prior to examination. (nih.gov)
For best results, no solid food should be ingested during the 3 to 4 hour period prior to the initiation of PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack administration. (nih.gov)
In no case should solid foods be eaten within 2 hours of drinking PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack. (nih.gov)
The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack administration. (nih.gov)
Administration of PEG-3350 (240 g) and electrolytes for oral solution with flavor pack should be continued until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. (nih.gov)
Sodium1
When dissolved in sufficient water to make 4 liters, the final solution contains 125 mEq/L sodium, 10 mEq/L potassium, 20 mEq/L bicarbonate, 80 mEq/L sulfate, 35 mEq/L chloride and 18 mEq/L polyethylene glycol 3350. (nih.gov)
Osmotic2
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. (medlineplus.gov)
The osmotic activity of polyethylene glycol 3350, in combination with the electrolyte concentration, results in virtually no net absorption or excretion of ions or water. (nih.gov)
Medication1
Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution is a fixed-dose combination medication sold under various brand names in the US, including Colyte, Gavilyte, Golytely, Nulytely, Moviprep, and Trilyte. (wikipedia.org)
Bowel2
You should not use polyethylene glycol 3350 if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. (genericdoctor.com)
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, or if you have a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage. (genericdoctor.com)
40001
FCC, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Macrogols, IPEC excipient cGMP guidelines, and solid grades (MW 3350 - 4000) are fully compliant with ICH cGMPs for API. (manufacturing.net)
PEGs3
Dow Polyglycols, Surfactants and Fluids (PS&F), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, today announced that Univar has been named Pan- European distributor of CARBOWAX™ SENTRY™ pharmaceutical grade polyethylene glycols (PEGs). (manufacturing.net)
Polyethylene glycols or PEGs are water-soluble polymers that are used in many pharmaceutical formulations. (imcdgroup.com)
Higher molecular weight PEGs as PEG 1000, PEG 1450 and PEG 3350 can form networks or microstructures. (imcdgroup.com)
Occasional1
The journal Evidencias en Pediatría (EP / Evidences in Pediatrics) includes occasional references to some kind of free software. (evidenciasenpediatria.es)
Solution2
Polyethylene glycol/electrolyte solution resulted in the loosest (diarrheal) stool. (johnshopkins.edu)
We have previously shown that dietary polyethylene-glycol (PEG)suppresses the occurrence of azoxymethane-induced cancers in an accelerated rat model of colon carcinogenesis. (aacrjournals.org)
Medicine Central , im.unboundmedicine.com/medicine/view/Davis-Drug-Guide/110647/all/polyethylene_glycol_3350. (unboundmedicine.com)
Pregnancy1
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether polyethylene glycol 3350 will harm an unborn baby. (genericdoctor.com)
Days1
We conducted a prospective, randomized comparison of treatments of fecal impaction in children in a pediatric emergency department (ED). Treatment arms were a single milk and molasses enema in the ED or PEG 3350 for 3 days outpatient. (qxmd.com)
Side2
Polyethylene glycol 3350 may cause side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
If you have any of these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects from polyethylene glycol 3350. (genericdoctor.com)
Safety1
The Committee also reviewed results from an observational pharmacoepidemiology safety study (N=35,000) which estimated the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in new users of prucalopride vs polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG). (empr.com)
Larger1
Do not use polyethylene glycol 3350 in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. (genericdoctor.com)