Polyethylene glycol 4000 powder
Function and Efficacy
This product is not absorbed after oral administration, and forms a hypertonic solution in the intestine, which prevents the intestine from absorbing water and retains the water in the colon cavity. It can soften the feces through local osmotic action, increase the volume and weight of the feces to normal, and then produce smooth defecation. Patients usually restore normal defecation frequency within 24 to 48 hours after taking the medicine, and gradually establish a defecation pattern close to nature and normal. This product is not absorbed after oral administration and has very low toxicity. Literature reports that the LD50 of this product for oral administration in mice is 50g/kg. While treating constipation, polyethylene glycol 4000 does not change the physiological environment of the intestine, does not affect the intestinal absorption of water, electrolytes and nutrients, does not affect the normal intestinal flora, does not produce gas after taking it, and does not affect the heart, liver, and kidney functions. Therefore, it can be prescribed to special and high-risk groups, such as pregnant women, the elderly, diabetics, patients with hypertension and poor heart function, etc.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this product are: polyethylene glycol 4000, which is a mixture formed by the condensation of ethylene oxide and water.
Appearance
This product is white or off-white powder.
Indication
Symptomatic treatment of constipation in adults.
Usage and Dosage
Oral administration: Dissolve the powder in a large glass of water. Take 1 to 2 bags per day.
Adverse Reactions
If the dosage of this product is too large, diarrhea or mild discomfort may occur, which can be relieved after 24 to 48 hours after stopping the drug, but the dosage can be reduced to continue treatment. Symptoms of abdominal pain (stomach pain) may also occur during medication.
Precautions
1. It is contraindicated for patients with certain small intestine or colon diseases such as intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation, gastric retention, gastrointestinal bleeding, toxic enteritis, toxic megacolon or intestinal volvulus; 2. It is contraindicated for patients with abdominal pain (stomach pain).
Special Population Medication
Precautions for children: Not yet clear. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Not yet clear. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.
Drug Interactions
Since taking this product may shorten the residence time of other oral drugs in the digestive tract and interfere with drug absorption, a longer interval (at least 2 hours) should be taken between taking this product and other drugs. To avoid interactions between several drugs, please systematically inform your doctor or pharmacist of any treatments taken at the same time.
Storage
Sealed, store in a dry place.
Packaging Specification
10g
Validity Period
36 months
Manufacturer
Haikou Pharmaceutical Factory Co., Ltd.
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Founded in:
1990-03-09 -
Address:
No. 192, Nanhai Avenue, Xiuying District, Haikou City, Hainan Province -
Tax NO.:
91460100984090386D -
Registered Funds:
562.352031 yuan -
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