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4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm
4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm
4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm

4K Peg Plus Powder is used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or older. It works by inducing diarrhoea to effectively clear the bowel, ensuring optimal preparation for the procedure. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, abdominal fullness, and bloating. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-118GM+POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-1.484GM+SODIUM BICARBONATE-3.37GM+SODIUM CHLORIDE-2.93GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Eris Life Sciences Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About 4K Peg Plus Powder

4K Peg Plus Powder 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.

4K Peg Plus Powder 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 4K Peg Plus Powder 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 4K Peg Plus Powder if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder. 4K Peg Plus Powder can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older, provided a doctor prescribes it.

Uses of 4K Peg Plus Powder

4K Peg Plus Powder is used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. The detailed uses of 4K Peg Plus Powder are as follows:

  • Bowel cleansing: 4K Peg Plus Powder cleanses the bowel before medical procedures or surgeries.
  • Electrolyte balance: 4K Peg Plus Powder restores electrolyte balance in the body.
  • Dehydration treatment: 4K Peg Plus Powder 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 4K Peg Plus Powder.
  • 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.

Key Benefits

  • 4K Peg Plus Powder 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.
  • 4K Peg Plus Powder ensures complete bowel evacuation, maintains hydration and electrolyte levels, and prepares the intestine for diagnostic or surgical procedures such as colonoscopy.

How 4K Peg Plus Powder Works

4K Peg Plus Powder 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of 4K Peg Plus Powder

Take 4K Peg Plus Powder only as advised by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take 4K Peg Plus Powder 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (citrate)
Critical
Potassium chlorideMepenzolate
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (citrate)
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Combining Orphenadrine with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (citrate) with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Taking Mepenzolate and 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mepenzolate with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideDoxepin
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Taking Doxepin with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Doxepin with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Co-administration of Flavoxate with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Taking Propantheline with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideAmitriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
The combination of Amitriptyline and 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm may cause stomach and upper intestinal discomfort. (Only applicable to an oral preparation)

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amitriptyline and 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is not recommended as it can possibly lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (in particular with blood), decreased hunger, and black stools while taking these medications, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
Potassium chlorideEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Using Eplerenone together with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm with eplerenone is not recommended. You can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
Critical
How does the drug interact with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with 4K Peg Plus Powder for Oral Solution, 138.15 gm is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medication without contacting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[LAXATIVES]

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with 4K Peg Plus Powder is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using 4K Peg Plus Powder.

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Pregnancy

Caution

4K Peg Plus Powder belongs to pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Please consult your doctor before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if 4K Peg Plus Powder passes into breastmilk. Please inform your doctor before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder if you are breastfeeding. Caution should be exercised if administered to nursing women.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known if 4K Peg Plus Powder affects your ability to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding it.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder if you have liver impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder if you have kidney impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

4K Peg Plus Powder 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.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder, as it may cause electrolyte imbalances, changes in blood pressure, and fluid shifts, which can worsen certain cardiac conditions or interact with heart medications.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you are geriatric before taking 4K Peg Plus Powder, 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

4K Peg Plus Powder belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

4K Peg Plus Powder works by inducing diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.

Yes, 4K Peg Plus Powder causes diarrhoea, which helps cleanse the bowel. Thereby, it provides adequate cleansing for a better colonoscopy.

4K Peg Plus Powder should be stored in a cool and dry place away from the sunlight. Keep 4K Peg Plus Powder out of the sight and reach of children.

The side effects of 4K Peg Plus Powder 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 4K Peg Plus Powder.

4K Peg Plus Powder may cause abdominal bloating and distention. Stop taking 4K Peg Plus Powder temporarily or take it at longer intervals if you have severe distention or until the discomfort goes away.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India
Other Info - 4KP0002

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