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Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350PPolyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350EnglishPharmacyNANADigestive systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2023-07-29T04:00:00Z7.5000000000000064.5000000000000916.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>Your child needs to take the medicine called polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350). This information sheet explains what PEG 3350 does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called polyethylene glycol (say: pol-i-ETH-i-leen GLY-kol) 3350 (PEG 3350). This information sheet explains what PEG 3350 does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>Before giving polyethylene glycol to your child</h2> <p>Tell your health-care provider if your child has an allergy to polyethylene glycol.</p> <h3>Talk with your child's health-care provider if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </h3> <ul><li>a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract </li> <li>kidney disease </li></ul><h2>How should you give your child polyethylene glycol?</h2><p>Follow these instructions when you give your child PEG 3350:</p><ul><li>Give your child PEG 3350 for as long as the health-care provider tells you. </li><li>Give your child PEG 3350 at the same time every day, exactly as your child's health-care provider tells you. Pick a time that is easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li><li>Measure out the dose using the special spoon or measuring cap that comes with the powder. A dose of 17 grams is equal to one rounded tablespoon of the powder. <br></li><li>If available, a medicine cup can also be used to measure smaller doses. For a dose of 4.25 grams, fill powder up to the 5 mL marking. For a dose of 8.5 grams, fill powder up to the 10 mL marking.</li><li>Mix your child's dose of PEG 3350 powder in 120 mL to 240 mL of a suitable liquid (water, juice or soda). Stir well. The powder will dissolve, and your child should drink the entire dose, as tolerated, ideally within a maximum of 20–30 minutes. </li><ul><li>For children following a fluid-restricted diet, the allowable minimum volumes of liquid to be mixed with PEG 3350 are as follows:</li><ul><li>4.25 g of powder in at least 30 mL of liquid</li><li>8.5 g of powder in at least 60 mL of liquid<br></li><li>17 g of powder in at least 120 mL of liquid<br></li></ul></ul><li>If your child cannot tolerate the powder dissolved in liquids, PEG 3350 may be mixed into soft foods. However, your child must drink the 120 mL to 240 mL of a suitable liquid (water, juice or soda) afterwards to ensure PEG 3350 works.</li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of polyethylene glycol?</h2> <ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time. </li> <li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose. </li></ul><h2>How long does polyethylene glycol take to work?</h2> <p>It may take two to four days before a bowel movement occurs.<br></p><h2>What are the possible side effects of polyethylene glycol?</h2><p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take PEG 3350. Check with your child's health-care provider if your child continues to have any of these side effects and they do not go away, or if they bother your child: </p><ul><li>abdominal cramps </li><li>gas </li><li>bloating (fullness) </li><li>nausea </li></ul><p>Call your health-care provider during office hours if your child gets:</p><ul><li>a lot of <a href="/article?contentid=7&language=english">diarrhea</a> (loose, watery stools) </li><li>signs of dehydration, such as weakness, dry mouth, thirst, lack of tears when crying, decrease in the amount of urine being made </li><li>skin rash or <a href="/article?contentid=789&language=english">hives</a></li><li>changes in behaviour or mood (more angry, sad or nervous)</li></ul><h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's health-care provider right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects:</h3><ul><li>seizures</li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using polyethylene glycol?</h2> <p>Contact your health-care provider if your child is still constipated after one week of receiving PEG 3350. Often, the dose may need adjustment.<br></p><h2>What other important information should you know about polyethylene glycol?</h2><ul><li>Give your child lots of fibre and fluids in their diet. <a href="/article?contentid=964&language=english">High-fibre foods</a> include fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, bran and beans. </li><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to your child's health-care provider or to the pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others. Do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Keep PEG 3350 powder at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store it in the bathroom or kitchen.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough PEG 3350 to last through weekends, holidays and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least two days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills.<br></li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines.<br></li></ul><h2>References</h2><p>Dabaja A, Dabaja A, Abbas M. <em>Polyethylene Glycol</em>. [Updated 2023 May 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557652/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557652/</a> </p>
Glycol polyéthylénique (PEG) 3350GGlycol polyéthylénique (PEG) 3350Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350FrenchPharmacyNANADigestive systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-03-31T04:00:00Z63.00000000000007.000000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>La présente fiche de renseignements explique ce que fait le PEG 3350, comment l'administrer, et quels sont les effets secondaires ou les problèmes.</p><p>Votre enfant doit prendre un médicament nommé « glycol polyéthylénique » 3350 (PEG 3350). La présente fiche de renseignements explique ce que fait le PEG 3350, comment l'administrer, et quels sont les effets secondaires ou les problèmes que votre enfant pourrait éprouver en prenant ce médicament. </p><h2>Avant de donner ce médicament à votre enfant:</h2> <p>Avisez votre médecin si votre enfant est allergique au glycol polyéthylénique.</p> <h3>Parlez avec le médecin ou le pharmacien si votre enfant a l'une des affections suivantes. Il pourrait s'avérer nécessaire de prendre des précautions avec ce médicament si votre enfant souffre de l'une des affections suivantes : </h3> <ul><li>Mouvement lent dans les intestins ou blocage du tractus gastro-intestinal </li> <li>Maladie du rein </li></ul><h2>Comment administrer ce médicament à votre enfant</h2> <p>Suivez les directives suivantes pour administrer le PEG 3350 à votre enfant :</p> <ul><li>Donnez le PEG 3350 à votre enfant pendant toute la période indiquée par le médecin ou le pharmacien. </li> <li>Donnez le PEG 3350 à votre enfant à la même heure tous les jours, exactement comme le médecin ou le pharmacien vous a dit de le faire. Choisissez une heure où il vous est facile de donner ce médicament à votre enfant afin d'éviter de manquer des doses. </li> <li>Mesurez la dose en utilisant la cuillère spéciale ou le gobelet à mesurer fourni dans le contenant. Une dose de 17 grammes correspond à une cuillère à table remplie de poudre. Une cuillère à table est égale à trois cuillères à café.<br></li> <li>Mélangez la dose de poudre PEG 3350 avec 120 ml à 240 ml de liquide adéquat (eau, jus ou boisson gazeuse). Mélangez bien. La poudre se dissoudra. Votre enfant devrait boire ce mélange au complet immédiatement. </li></ul><h2>Que faire si votre enfant manque une dose?</h2> <ul><li>Donnez-lui la dose manquée dès que vous y pensez. </li> <li>S'il est presque temps de prendre la prochaine dose, sautez la dose manquée. Donnez-lui la prochaine dose à l'heure régulière. </li> <li>Ne donnez pas 2 doses à votre enfant afin de compenser pour la dose manquée. </li></ul><h2>Après combien de temps les effets commenceront-ils à se manifester?</h2> <p>Deux à quatre jours pourraient s'écouler avant que votre enfant élimine des selles.</p><h2>Quels sont les effets secondaires possibles de ce médicament?</h2><p>Votre enfant pourrait éprouver des effets secondaires en raison du PEG 3350. Consultez le médecin de votre enfant si ce dernier affiche l'un ou plusieurs des effets secondaires suivants et si ces effets ne se résorbent pas ou s'ils sont dérangeants pour votre enfant : </p><ul><li>crampes abdominales </li><li>flatulences </li><li>ballonnements </li><li>nausée </li></ul><p>Téléphonez au médecin durant les heures de bureau si votre enfant:<br></p><ul><li>fait beaucoup de diarrhée (selles molles et liquides) </li><li>affiche des signes de déshydratation, comme: faiblesse, confusion, bouche sèche, pas de larmes lorsqu'il pleure, uriner moins souvent</li></ul><h2>Mesures de sécurité à prendre lorsque votre enfant prend ce médicament</h2> <p>Communiquez avec votre médecin si votre enfant est encore constipé une semaine après avoir débuté le PEG 3350.</p><h2>Quels autres renseignements importants faut-il savoir au sujet de ce médicament?</h2><ul><li>Assurez-vous que la diète de votre enfant comprend beaucoup de liquide et de fibres. Parmi les aliments à teneur élevée en fibres, on retrouve les fruits et les légumes, les céréales à grains entiers, le son et les haricots. </li><li>Dressez une liste de tous les médicaments que prend votre enfant et présentez-la au médecin ou au pharmacien.</li><li>Ne partagez pas les médicaments de votre enfant avec d'autres personnes. Ne donnez jamais les médicaments d'une autre personne à votre enfant.<br></li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350219.000000000000Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350PEnglishPharmacyNANADigestive systemDrugs and SupplementsCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2023-07-29T04:00:00Z7.5000000000000064.5000000000000916.000000000000Drugs (A-Z)Drug A-Z<p>Your child needs to take the medicine called polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350). This information sheet explains what PEG 3350 does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.</p><p>Your child needs to take the medicine called polyethylene glycol (say: pol-i-ETH-i-leen GLY-kol) 3350 (PEG 3350). This information sheet explains what PEG 3350 does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. </p><h2>What is polyethylene glycol?</h2> <p>PEG 3350 is a medicine called a laxative. PEG 3350 is used to treat constipation.</p> <p>You may hear PEG 3350 called by the name pegFlakes, Restoralax, ClearLax or Lax-A-Day. PEG 3350 comes in a powder form that is tasteless and can be dissolved in any liquid.</p><h2>Before giving polyethylene glycol to your child</h2> <p>Tell your health-care provider if your child has an allergy to polyethylene glycol.</p> <h3>Talk with your child's health-care provider if your child has any of the following conditions. Precautions may need to be taken with this medicine if your child has: </h3> <ul><li>a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract </li> <li>kidney disease </li></ul><h2>How should you give your child polyethylene glycol?</h2><p>Follow these instructions when you give your child PEG 3350:</p><ul><li>Give your child PEG 3350 for as long as the health-care provider tells you. </li><li>Give your child PEG 3350 at the same time every day, exactly as your child's health-care provider tells you. Pick a time that is easy for you so that you do not miss doses. </li><li>Measure out the dose using the special spoon or measuring cap that comes with the powder. A dose of 17 grams is equal to one rounded tablespoon of the powder. <br></li><li>If available, a medicine cup can also be used to measure smaller doses. For a dose of 4.25 grams, fill powder up to the 5 mL marking. For a dose of 8.5 grams, fill powder up to the 10 mL marking.</li><li>Mix your child's dose of PEG 3350 powder in 120 mL to 240 mL of a suitable liquid (water, juice or soda). Stir well. The powder will dissolve, and your child should drink the entire dose, as tolerated, ideally within a maximum of 20–30 minutes. </li><ul><li>For children following a fluid-restricted diet, the allowable minimum volumes of liquid to be mixed with PEG 3350 are as follows:</li><ul><li>4.25 g of powder in at least 30 mL of liquid</li><li>8.5 g of powder in at least 60 mL of liquid<br></li><li>17 g of powder in at least 120 mL of liquid<br></li></ul></ul><li>If your child cannot tolerate the powder dissolved in liquids, PEG 3350 may be mixed into soft foods. However, your child must drink the 120 mL to 240 mL of a suitable liquid (water, juice or soda) afterwards to ensure PEG 3350 works.</li></ul><h2>What should you do if your child misses a dose of polyethylene glycol?</h2> <ul><li>Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. </li> <li>If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Give the next dose at the regular time. </li> <li>Do not give your child two doses to make up for one missed dose. </li></ul><h2>How long does polyethylene glycol take to work?</h2> <p>It may take two to four days before a bowel movement occurs.<br></p><h2>What are the possible side effects of polyethylene glycol?</h2><p>Your child may have some of these side effects while they take PEG 3350. Check with your child's health-care provider if your child continues to have any of these side effects and they do not go away, or if they bother your child: </p><ul><li>abdominal cramps </li><li>gas </li><li>bloating (fullness) </li><li>nausea </li></ul><p>Call your health-care provider during office hours if your child gets:</p><ul><li>a lot of <a href="/article?contentid=7&language=english">diarrhea</a> (loose, watery stools) </li><li>signs of dehydration, such as weakness, dry mouth, thirst, lack of tears when crying, decrease in the amount of urine being made </li><li>skin rash or <a href="/article?contentid=789&language=english">hives</a></li><li>changes in behaviour or mood (more angry, sad or nervous)</li></ul><h3>Most of the following side effects are not common, but they may be a sign of a serious problem. Call your child's health-care provider right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects:</h3><ul><li>seizures</li></ul><h2>What safety measures should you take when your child is using polyethylene glycol?</h2> <p>Contact your health-care provider if your child is still constipated after one week of receiving PEG 3350. Often, the dose may need adjustment.<br></p><h2>What other important information should you know about polyethylene glycol?</h2><ul><li>Give your child lots of fibre and fluids in their diet. <a href="/article?contentid=964&language=english">High-fibre foods</a> include fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, bran and beans. </li><li>Keep a list of all medications your child is on and show the list to your child's health-care provider or to the pharmacist.</li><li>Do not share your child's medicine with others. Do not give anyone else's medicine to your child.</li><li>Keep PEG 3350 powder at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store it in the bathroom or kitchen.</li><li>Make sure you always have enough PEG 3350 to last through weekends, holidays and vacations. Call your pharmacy at least two days before your child runs out of medicine to order refills.<br></li><li>Do not keep any medicines that are out of date. Check with your pharmacist about the best way to throw away outdated or leftover medicines.<br></li></ul><h2>References</h2><p>Dabaja A, Dabaja A, Abbas M. <em>Polyethylene Glycol</em>. [Updated 2023 May 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557652/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557652/</a> </p>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/ICO_DrugA-Z.pngPolyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350False

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