Question 1

is polyethylene glycol bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Constipation Relief: Polyethylene glycol is a non-absorbed sugar substance that pulls water into stool, causing soft stools or diarrhea. This medication is used to relieve constipation. It is not dangerous, but will cause watery diarrhea if used in excess.

Question 2

please describe the medication: polyethylene glycol?

Accepted Answer

Polyethylene Glycol: The polyethylene glycol (peg) and electrolytes solution is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests or surgery of the colon. The peg-electrolyte solution acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild diarrhea.

Question 3

how i am i supposed to take colyte (polyethylene glycol)?

Accepted Answer

Within 4 hours: Typical instructions ask that you take 8 oz of the prep every 10 minutes until complete. Should be within 4 hours.

Question 4

what happen if i take "polyethylene glycol 3350". for a month?

Accepted Answer

Many use it longer: You should find out why you have chronic constipation first such as ruling out thyroid disease etc..If no underlying disease, try the natural way such as fibers, roughage, and adequate fluid daily. This med is relatively safe to use and many patients use it for months to yrs. Like any other med, use smallest effective dose for shortest possible time. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

is it bad to take golytely (polyethylene glycol) too frequently?

Accepted Answer

GoLYTELY (polyethylene glycol): It is an intestinal cleanser before intestinal procedures such as colonoscopy. It is made of polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution & contains potassium & sodium, works as a laxative. Too frequent use can lead to electrolyte imbalances.

Question 6

what are the benefits and risks for taking golytely (polyethylene glycol)?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs benefits: Golytely (polyethylene glycol) is a laxative that is helpful for cleaning out the GI tract prior to surgery. Possible side effects are mallory- weiss tear- (very rare), nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, rawness of anus, hypersensitivity. Get help asap for an allergic reaction with swelling of tongue, lips or throat (difficulty breathing & hives). Call physician for severe abdominal pain.

Question 7

miralax (polyethylene glycol) side affects?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal problems: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) dosed at 17 gm/day( a heaping tablespoon in 4-8 ounces of fluid) max 34gm/day. Some side effects are abdominal pain/bloating, diarrhea, cramping, gas, rash. High doses particularly  in elderly  can cause excessive diarrhea/ stool frequency which may result in dehydration.  Stop use if fecal urgency/incontinence occurs. Do not use  for more than 2 weeks except directed by physician.

Question 8

is it okay to use 2 scoops of miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is recommended that you use 3 heaping tablespoons of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) in every 8 oz of liquid.  That is about 17grams daily.

Question 9

what happens if you overdose on miralax (polyethylene glycol)?

Accepted Answer

= Colonoscopy prep: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) is essentially a small dose of oral lavage widely prescribed for years in preparation for colonoscopy. The drug is not generally absorbed, so more taken means more of it available to promote bowel evacuation. An "overdose" of MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) approaches the dose that optimally cleanses the colon for colonoscopy as something called "MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) prep." don't "od" on your own--see doctor for right dose.

Question 10

what would happen if i had 16 capfuls of miralax (polyethylene glycol) at once?

Accepted Answer

Laxative: Taking MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) at more than a recommended dose causes more diarrhea. This is often used as a bowel prep prior to colonoscopy in different brand names. Many conventionally available bowel preps are similar to MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) in chemical constituents, except the fact that they are larger volumes. You should stay hydrated and should go to er if you do not feel well.

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