Mode of action
so-osmotic solutions containing electrolytes and polyethylene glycol (PEG), which clean the bowel by causing diarrhoea.
Indications
Used before colonic surgery, colonoscopy, or radiological xamination to ensure the bowel is free of solid contents. Whole bowel irrigation for selected poisonings, including controlled release preparations, iron, lithium and potassium
Contraindications
Intestinal obstruction, gastric retention, gastro-intestinal ulceration, perforated bowel, congestive cardiac failure, toxic colitis, toxic megacolon or ileus.
Specific considerations
Pregnancy: Safe to use.
Breastfeeding: Safe to use.
Adverse effects
Common: nausea, bloating, vomiting.
Dosage
Bowel evacuation before surgery, colonoscopy, or radiological examination, adult over 18 years, 2 liters of reconstituted solution on the evening before procedure.
Counselling
This medicine tastes very sweet, it may help to mix it with fruit juice, water or milk.
Products
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 10 GM/SACHET (FORLAX®)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 64 GM/SACHET (FORTRANS®)