ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM
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About ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is the process of emptying the colon for a clear examination. It involves consuming a laxative solution that induces diarrhoea to remove stool and debris.
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM contains polyethylene glycol, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium chloride. It induces diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.
Take ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience side effects like nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM. ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older, provided a doctor prescribes it.
Uses of ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM is used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. The detailed uses of ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM are as follows:
- Bowel cleansing: ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM cleanses the bowel before medical procedures or surgeries.
- Electrolyte balance: ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM restores electrolyte balance in the body.
- Dehydration treatment: ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM addresses dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.
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Directions for Use
- For best results, no solid food should be consumed during the 3 to 4-hour period before drinking the solution. Avoid consuming solid foods within 2 hours of taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Check the label for directions and use as advised by the doctor. Add the contents into a container and reconstitute with lukewarm water up to the 4-litre fill line. Shake vigorously several times. Consume the contents as advised by the doctor.
- When reconstituted, use within 48 hours. Discard any unused portion.
Medicinal Benefits
- ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM belongs to a class of medicines called laxatives. It is primarily used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy or other intestinal procedures.
- Polyethylene glycol works by drawing water into the intestines, which helps soften stools and stimulate bowel movements, ensuring effective cleansing of the colon.
- Potassium chloride, Sodium chloride, and Sodium bicarbonate help maintain electrolyte balance and prevent dehydration during the bowel cleansing process.
- ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM ensures complete bowel evacuation, maintains hydration and electrolyte levels, and prepares the intestine for diagnostic or surgical procedures such as colonoscopy.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you have ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, gastric retention, toxic megacolon or toxic colitis.
- Inform the doctor if you have severe ulcerative colitis.
- Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Let the doctor know if you are taking other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- One day before colonoscopy, take only clear liquids and a light breakfast.
- Avoid red or purple liquids.
- Consume water or clear liquids during the bowel preparation and after completion of the bowel preparation up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy.
- Do not eat solid foods on the day before your colonoscopy and until after your colonoscopy.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of alcohol with ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM.
Pregnancy
Caution
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM belongs to pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Please consult your doctor before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known if ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM passes into breastmilk. Please inform your doctor before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you are breastfeeding. Caution should be exercised if administered to nursing women.
Driving
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It is not known if ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM affects your ability to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding it.
Liver
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Please inform your doctor before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you have liver impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Kidney
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Please inform your doctor before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM if you have kidney impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Children
Safe if prescribed
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy if prescribed by the doctor. Careful monitoring is recommended in children below 2 years.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM, as it may cause electrolyte imbalances, changes in blood pressure, and fluid shifts, which can worsen certain cardiac conditions or interact with heart medications.
Geriatrics
Caution
Please inform your doctor if you are geriatric before taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM, as it may cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, nausea, and abdominal discomfort, which can be more severe in older adults and may worsen existing health issues or interact with medications.
FAQs
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM works by inducing diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.
Yes, ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM causes diarrhoea, which helps cleanse the bowel. Thereby, it provides adequate cleansing for a better colonoscopy.
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM should be stored in a cool and dry place away from the sunlight. Keep ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM out of the sight and reach of children.
The side effects of ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM may include nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not eat solid foods on the day before your colonoscopy and until after your colonoscopy. Drink only clear liquids.
The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after drinking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM.
ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM may cause abdominal bloating and distention. Stop taking ELECTRAPEG SACHET 139.45GM temporarily or take it at longer intervals if you have severe distention or until the discomfort goes away.
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- https://www.drugs.com/pro/peg-3350-sodium-chloride-sodium-bicarbonate-and-potassium-chloride.html#s-34067-9
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=444c83ae-ac3a-467c-be05-e2bcbfbaaba1&audience=consumer
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=444c83ae-ac3a-467c-be05-e2bcbfbaaba1
- https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4641.pdf
