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PEG-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate

Generic: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, AND ASCORBIC ACID

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
FDA Set ID
cd9c0751-10fa-4f5f-bf29-742823541d22
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution is an osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.

Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution is an osmotic laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.

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Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions for bowel preparations are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Serious Fluid and Electrolyte Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Cardiac Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Patients with Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Colonic Mucosal Ulceration, Ischemic Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Patients with Significant Gastrointestinal Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Aspiration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Risks in Patients with Phenylketonuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are: • Two-Day (Split-Dose): malaise, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and upper abdominal pain.

( 6.1 ) • One-Day (Evening-Only): abdominal distension, anal discomfort, thirst, nausea, abdominal pain, sleep disorder, rigors, hunger, malaise, vomiting, and dizziness.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Oceanside Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

The safety of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution as a Two-Day Split-Dosing and One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen was evaluated in two randomized, active-controlled, multicenter, investigator-blinded clinical trials in adult patients scheduled to have an elective colonoscopy [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

The safety analysis for Study 1 included 359 adult patients ranging in age from 18 to 88 years (mean age 59), with 52% female and 48% male patients.

The safety analysis for Study 2 included 340 adult patients ranging in age from 21 to 76 years (mean age 53), with 53% male and 47% female patients.

Tables 1 and 2 display adverse reactions reported in at least 2% and 5% of patients in either treatment group in Study 1 and Study 2, respectively.

Since diarrhea was considered as a part of the efficacy assessment, it was not defined as an adverse reaction in these trials.

Table 1: Common Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 2% of patients in either treatment group in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy in Study 1 Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution Two-Day Split Dosing Regimen (N=180) 4 Liter PEG + Electrolytes Solution (N=179) Malaise 19% 18% Nausea 14% 20% Abdominal pain 13% 15% Vomiting 8% 13% Upper abdominal pain 6% 6% Dyspepsia 3% 1% Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 5% of patients in either treatment group Patients were specifically asked about the occurrence of the following symptoms: shivering, anal irritations, abdominal bloating or fullness, sleep loss, nausea, vomiting, weakness, hunger sensation, abdominal cramps or pain, thirst sensation, and dizziness.

in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy in Study 2 Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen (N=169) 90 mL Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution (N=171) Abdominal distension 60% 41% Anal discomfort 51% 52% Thirst 47% 65% Nausea 47% 47% Abdominal pain 39% 32% Sleep disorder 35% 29% Rigors 34% 30% Hunger 30% 71% Malaise 27% 53% Vomiting 7% 8% Dizziness 7% 18% Headache 2% 5% Hypokalemia 0% 6% Hyperphosphatemia 0% 6% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution or other PEG-based products.

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, asystole, acute pulmonary edema and syncope, and dehydration.

Gastrointestinal: upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a Mallory-Weiss tear, esophageal perforation [usually with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)].

Hypersensitivity reactions: anaphylaxis (some of which were severe, including shock), rash, urticaria, pruritus, lip, tongue and facial swelling, dyspnea, chest tightness and throat tightness, rhinorrhea, dermatitis, fever, and chills [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )].

Nervous system: tremor, seizure.

Renal: renal impairment and/or failure.

6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

The safety of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution as a Two-Day Split-Dosing and One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen was evaluated in two randomized, active-controlled, multicenter, investigator-blinded clinical trials in adult patients scheduled to have an elective colonoscopy [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

The safety analysis for Study 1 included 359 adult patients ranging in age from 18 to 88 years (mean age 59), with 52% female and 48% male patients.

The safety analysis for Study 2 included 340 adult patients ranging in age from 21 to 76 years (mean age 53), with 53% male and 47% female patients.

Tables 1 and 2 display adverse reactions reported in at least 2% and 5% of patients in either treatment group in Study 1 and Study 2, respectively.

Since diarrhea was considered as a part of the efficacy assessment, it was not defined as an adverse reaction in these trials.

Table 1: Common Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 2% of patients in either treatment group in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy in Study 1 Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution Two-Day Split Dosing Regimen (N=180) 4 Liter PEG + Electrolytes Solution (N=179) Malaise 19% 18% Nausea 14% 20% Abdominal pain 13% 15% Vomiting 8% 13% Upper abdominal pain 6% 6% Dyspepsia 3% 1% Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions Reported in at least 5% of patients in either treatment group Patients were specifically asked about the occurrence of the following symptoms: shivering, anal irritations, abdominal bloating or fullness, sleep loss, nausea, vomiting, weakness, hunger sensation, abdominal cramps or pain, thirst sensation, and dizziness.

in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy in Study 2 Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen (N=169) 90 mL Oral Sodium Phosphate Solution (N=171) Abdominal distension 60% 41% Anal discomfort 51% 52% Thirst 47% 65% Nausea 47% 47% Abdominal pain 39% 32% Sleep disorder 35% 29% Rigors 34% 30% Hunger 30% 71% Malaise 27% 53% Vomiting 7% 8% Dizziness 7% 18% Headache 2% 5% Hypokalemia 0% 6% Hyperphosphatemia 0% 6%
6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution or other PEG-based products.

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Cardiovascular: tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, asystole, acute pulmonary edema and syncope, and dehydration.

Gastrointestinal: upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a Mallory-Weiss tear, esophageal perforation [usually with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)].

Hypersensitivity reactions: anaphylaxis (some of which were severe, including shock), rash, urticaria, pruritus, lip, tongue and facial swelling, dyspnea, chest tightness and throat tightness, rhinorrhea, dermatitis, fever, and chills [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )].

Nervous system: tremor, seizure.

Renal: renal impairment and/or failure.