Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride
About
Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives used to treat constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements in which the stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass.
Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is a combination of four drugs, namely: Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, and Sodium chloride. Polyethylene glycol draws water into the intestine and softens stools making them easier to pass. Potassium chloride is essential for healthy organ functioning. Sodium bicarbonate works by suppressing high levels of acid in the stomach and helps to treat acidity and heartburn. Sodium chloride maintains sodium levels in the body. Together, Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride helps in relieving constipation.
Take Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience stomach pain, indigestion, mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Most of these side effects of Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, inform your doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Do not take Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride in more than the recommended doses.
Uses of Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride
Medicinal Benefits
Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride contains Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate and Sodium chloride. Polyethylene glycol draws water into the intestine and softens stools making them easier to pass. Also, it works by cleaning stool from the gastrointestinal tract. Potassium chloride is essential for healthy organ functioning. Sodium bicarbonate works by suppressing high levels of acid in the stomach and helps to treat acidity and heartburn. Sodium chloride maintains sodium levels in the body. Together, Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride helps in comfortable bowel movement and provides relief from constipation.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Mild diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, inform your doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride. Do not take Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride in more than the recommended doses. Discard Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride after 30 days of first opening the bottle. Do not freeze or refrigerate Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride may interact with anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fecal impaction (hardened stool stuck in the colon or rectum due to chronic constipation), blockage in the intestine, a perforated gut wall, toxic megacolon (widening of the large intestine), ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, inform your doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
not applicablePolyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionTake Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionPolyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride is not recommended for children below 12 years of age as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Try maintaining a balanced diet, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Stay hydrated, drink enough water and fluids.
- Exercise regularly, and stay fit.
- Get enough sleep.
- Eat food rich in fiber such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, flaxseed, nuts, beans, lentils, fruits (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs), and vegetables (broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados).
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements in which stools are often dry, painful, and hard to pass. Constipation is a condition in which the person has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. However, bowel patterns may vary from person to person. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and feeling as if the bowel movement is incomplete. Constipation occurs when the large intestine's normal muscle contractions slow down, which causes the incomplete elimination of the bowel from the body. Constipation could be associated with a sudden change of diet, a diet with less fiber, not drinking enough liquids, and a lack of exercise.
FAQs
Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride contains Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate and Sodium chloride. Polyethylene glycol draws water into the intestine and softens stools making it easier to pass. Potassium chloride is essential for healthy organ functioning. Sodium bicarbonate works by suppressing high levels of acid in the stomach and helps to treat acidity and heartburn. Sodium chloride maintains sodium levels in the body. Together, Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride helps in relieving constipation.
Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride may cause mild diarrhoea as a side effect in the beginning of the treatment. It usually gets better by reducing the amount of Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride intake. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride with anticonvulsants as it may reduce the effectiveness of anticonvulsants (medicines for epilepsy). However, please consult your doctor before taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride with other medicines.
You are recommended to avoid foods that are high in fat and low in fiber such as ice cream, red meat, frozen meals, potato chips, cheese, hot dogs and hamburgers.
You are not recommended to take more than the advised dose of Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride as it may cause excessive diarrhoea that might lead to dehydration. If you have diarrhoea, stop taking Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
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Polyethylene Glycol+potassium Chloride+sodium Bicarbonate+sodium Chloride
