Concurrent use with stimulant laxatives may increase the risk of mucosal ulceration or ischemic colitis. Avoid use while taking polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes.
Source: NLP:polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes - unflavored
Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes Interactions
Brand names: Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes
Osmotic Laxative · Osmotic Activity
Route: Oral
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction ( 4 , 5.6 ) Bowel perforation ( 4 , 5.6 ) Toxic colitis or toxic megacolon ( 4 ) Gastric retention ( 4 ) Ileus ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity to components of PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution ( 4 , 5.8 ) PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution is contraindicated in the following conditions: Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction ( 5.6 ) Bowel perforation ( 5.6 ) Toxic colitis or toxic megacolon Gastric retention Ileus Hypersensitivity to components of PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution ( 5.8 )
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution. It is also not known whether PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
2 interactions on record
Concurrent use with stimulant laxatives may increase the risk of mucosal ulceration or ischemic colitis. Avoid use while taking polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes.
Source: NLP:polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes - unflavored