PEG-3350 and Minerals Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about PEG-3350 and Minerals, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

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Generic Name : PEG-3350 and Minerals

Pronunciation : POL-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-kol/e-LECK-troe-lites/as-KORE-bik AS-id

ICD Code : Y53.4 Therapeutic Classification : Laxatives

Brand Names or Trade Names of PEG-3350 and Minerals

International :

MoyiPrep

Why is PEG-3350 and Minerals Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a bowel cleansing solution, prescribed for cleansing of the colon before colonoscopy. It causes water to be retained with the stool.

When should PEG-3350 and Minerals not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with certain stomach problems and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of PEG-3350 and Minerals?

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 2 liters taken orally before colonoscopy procedure.

How should PEG-3350 and Minerals be taken?

It comes as a solution to take by mouth, before colonoscopy procedure.

What are the warnings and precautions for PEG-3350 and Minerals?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of irregular heartbeat, recent heart attack, chest pain, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, phenylketonuria, kidney problems, seizures, alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Do not take other laxatives while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of PEG-3350 and Minerals?

Gastrointestinal - Abdominal distension, anal discomfort, thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Central Nervous System - Sleep disorder, rigors, uneasiness, dizziness, headache.