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Background and Date of Approval
Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol belongs to the medication class known as is used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder.
Mechanism of Action of undefined
Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol cause water retention in the stool, loosen the stools and facilitate bowel movements. It helps you to have comfortable bowel movements even though you have been constipated for a long time.
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Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol are used to treat constipation, which is characterized by infrequent bowel movements.
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Take the Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol as your physician advises. It is important to wait at least one hour after consuming solid food before drinking polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
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Warnings
Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol should not be consumed if you are allergic to Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol or any of its ingredients in the medication. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have intestinal perforation or obstruction, severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and toxic megacolon. Notify your doctor about any history of heart problems, electrolyte imbalances, kidney disease, seizures, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), trouble swallowing, G6PD deficiency, or drug/alcohol addiction. Also, report if you have phenylketonuria (increased phenylalanine level in the blood).
Precautions
Notify your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding. If patients experience symptoms of fluid or electrolyte shifts (edema, shortness of breath, increasing fatigue, dehydration, cardiac failure), Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol should be stopped immediately. Electrolyte levels should be measured and treated as necessary. Before starting the medicine, patients with symptoms of bowel obstruction (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain/distention) should be evaluated, and those with constipation should undergo a thorough examination to identify underlying causes.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Electrolytes for oral solution + Polyethylene glycol are bloating, stomach pain, discomfort, diarrhea, dizziness, less or no urination, seizure, and signs of electrolyte imbalance (dry mouth, confusion, constipation, muscle pain or weakness).
Word Of Advice
Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor about all the underlying medical conditions. Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Do not double-dose the medicine to make up for a forgotten dose. Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. Contact your doctor for more information. Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children. Do not freeze the medicine. Do not store above 30°C. Always check the expiry date before consuming it.
Frequently Asked Question
References
- Norgine Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on March 2021] [ Accessed on 04th July 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1025.pdf
- Ciplamed; [Revised on July 2018] [Accessed on 04th July 2023]; https://www.ciplamed.com/content/cipeg-powder
- Drugs.com, [Accessed on 04th July 2023]; https://www.drugs.com/mtm/polyethylene-glycol-electrolyte-solution.html
- Atsushi Nakajima et al; Polyethylene glycol 3350 plus electrolytes for chronic constipation: a 2-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with a 52-week open-label extension; Journal of Gastroenterology; [Published on Sept 2019]; [Accessed on 04th July 2023]; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc6698298/
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice. It is meant for educational purposes only. For further details, consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
