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Introduction

Expert Advice

Indication:

This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It softens the stool and increases the number of bowel movements (passing usually solid waste)

Contraindication:

This medication is contraindicated in patients with low amount of calcium in the blood, low amount of sodium in the blood, low amount of, potassium in the blood, severe ulcerative colitis ( inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract.), toxic mega colon (part of digestive tract particularly colon), colon inflammation caused by toxic substance, blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement, blockage of the stomach or intestine, decreased kidney function, excessive vomiting, susceptible to breathing fluid into lungs, a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine or problem emptying stomach contents

 

Side effects:
The patients taking this medication may experience nausea, abdominal cramping (stomach ache), or gas

Precautions:

The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of allergy to polyethylene glycol, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach or intestinal problems such as bowel obstruction (block of the small or large intestine), irritable bowel syndrome (abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased gut sensations) or kidney disease

Pregnancy:

No definite data available regarding pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider for further details

Lactation:

The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details

Primary Uses

Constipation

Indications

This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It softens the stool and increases the number of bowel movements ( passing usually solid waste)

Side Effects

The patients taking this medication may experience nausea, abdominal cramping (stomach ache), or gas

Warnings

Pregnancy

No definite data available regarding pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider for further details

Lactation

The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details

Precautions

The patients taking this medication must be cautious in cases of allergy to polyethylene glycol, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach or intestinal problems such as bowel obstruction (block of the small or large intestine), irritable bowel syndrome (abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased gut sensations) or kidney disease

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with low amount of calcium in the blood, low amount of sodium in the blood, low amount of, potassium in the blood, severe ulcerative colitis ( inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract.), toxic mega colon (part of digestive tract particularly colon), colon inflammation caused by toxic substance, blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement, blockage of the stomach or intestine, decreased kidney function, excessive vomiting, susceptible to breathing fluid into lungs, a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine or problem emptying stomach contents

FAQS

What are the uses of Polyethylene Glycol?

This medication is used for treating constipation. It helps soften stools and increases the number of bowel movements, making passing stools easier.

How to take Polyethylene Glycol?

It is advised to use it as prescribed by your health care provider. It is advised not to use this for more than two weeks continuously unless instructed by your healthcare provider. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition, and its severity.

How to store Polyethylene Glycol?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Will I see instant results?

It may take upto 2-4 days for this medicine to work effectively.

Does Polyethylene Glycol have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

What are the uses of Propylene Glycol?

This medication is used for moisturizing skin and preventing and treating dry, rough, irritated, and patchy skin. It can also be used for diaper rash, skin burns, etc.

Will this medicine leave scars?

This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

How to store Propylene Glycol?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate, depending on the type of medicine. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Does Propylene Glycol have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

The effects of this medicine on pregnant and lactating women are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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