Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol) Pharmacology

Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)

About Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
Laxative
Mechanism of Action of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
Macrogols are polyethylene glycol (PEG) compounds of varying molecular weight used for a wide range of purposes as pharmaceutical excipients. Macrogols of higher molecular weight are used as osmotic laxatives and bowel purgatives.
Pharmacokinets of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Onset of Action for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Duration of Action for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Half Life of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Side Effects of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
1.Abdominal distension and pain
2.Nausea
3.Diarrhea
4.Anal irritation
5.Allergic reactions e.g. rash, hives or swelling due to fluid retention
Contra-indications of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
1.Intestinal perforation or obstruction
2.Paralytic ileus
3.Severe inflammatory conditions of the intestinal tract e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and toxic megacolon
4.Unexplained abdominal pain
Special Precautions while taking Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
1.Impaired gag reflex
2.Reflux oesophagitis
3.DM
4.Discontinue use if there is fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
1.Bowel evacuation before investigational procedures
2.Chronic constipation
3.Faecal impaction
Interactions for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Typical Dosage for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
As directed by physician
Schedule of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
N/A
Storage Requirements for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
Store unopened sachets below 25?C. Reconstituted Compound Macrogol Oral Powder solution can be covered and stored in the refrigerator (2?C to 8?C), and should be used within six hours. After six hours, any unused solution should be discarded.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
If miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Effects of Overdose of Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol)
Symptoms are severe pains and swelling abdomen, or vomiting or diarrhoea. If this happens, contact doctor or pharmacist.

Home Delivery for Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol) in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for polyethylene glycol (macrogol) and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for polyethylene glycol (macrogol) may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take polyethylene glycol (macrogol) only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for polyethylene glycol (macrogol) before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for polyethylene glycol (macrogol) with the pharmacy.

Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol) is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for polyethylene glycol (macrogol) might be better known than polyethylene glycol (macrogol) itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have polyethylene glycol (macrogol) in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for polyethylene glycol (macrogol).