What is polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution?
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. This medication also contains potassium, sodium, and other minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution? Do not use this medication if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol or any other electrolyte solutions (such as Pedialyte or Gatorade), or if you have: • a perforated bowel; • a bowel obstruction or severe constipation; or • colitis or toxic megacolon. If you have any these conditions, you could have dangerous or life-threatening side effects f
Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. This medication also contains potassium, sodium, and other minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures. Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
