polyethylene glycol 3350
| Uses | • constipation |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • known or suspected bowel obstruction Drug Interactions • digoxin Cautions • use with caution in patients with renal impairment • prolonged, frequent, or excessive use may lead to electrolyte imbalance |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • abdominal bloating • cramping • flatulence • diarrhea • excessive stool frequency |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 17g (1 packet) once per day |
| Monitoring | • intraocular pressure • funduscopic exam (before therapy initiation) • visual field testing |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |