Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Constipation |
| Therapy | Laxative |
| Side Effects | Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and indigestion. |
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Molecule Description
Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride is a laxative medication that contains a combination of polyethylene glycol, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium chloride as its active ingredients. Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride is used to treat constipation in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. It works by increasing the water content of stools, resulting in more frequent bowel movements that facilitate the swift passage of stools.
Take Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride exactly as directed by your doctor. Before commencing this medication, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and provide your complete medical history. Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride is not recommended for individuals under the age of 12. Take the precise amount of Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride as instructed by your doctor. Dilute the product before use. The side effects of Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride may include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
Uses
Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride is used to treat constipation in adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Contraindications
When should one not use Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride
- If you are allergic to polyethylene glycol, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride or any of the other ingredients of Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride.
- If you have a blockage or hole in your intestine.
- If you have inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease).
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You develop symptoms like swelling, difficulty breathing, increased tiredness, and dehydration after using Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride.
- You are taking other medicines for treating different health conditions.
- You are on a low salt diet.
- You have liver or kidney disorders.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You develop allergic reactions after using this medicine.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride functions by retaining water within the stools and enhancing their overall moisture content. This process not only results in stools becoming significantly heavier but also has the beneficial effect of softening them. An increase in stool weight and moisture leads to a higher frequency of bowel movements, making the passage of stools through the digestive tract easier. By using Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride, individuals may experience improved comfort and regularity during their bathroom visits, contributing to better overall digestive health.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect how Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other drugs taken simultaneously.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines to manage fits/seizures.
Dosage
Overdose
- The symptoms of overdose of Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride include abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting.
- If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you missed a dose of Polyethylene Glycol 3350+Sodium Chloride+Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate+Potassium Chloride, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.
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