MACROGOL SACHET 14GM
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About MACROGOL SACHET
MACROGOL SACHET 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.
MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking MACROGOL SACHET. MACROGOL SACHET can be used in pediatric patients aged 6 months or older, provided a doctor prescribes it.
Uses of MACROGOL SACHET
MACROGOL SACHET is used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. The detailed uses of MACROGOL SACHET are as follows:
- Bowel cleansing: MACROGOL SACHET cleanses the bowel before medical procedures or surgeries.
- Electrolyte balance: MACROGOL SACHET restores electrolyte balance in the body.
- Dehydration treatment: MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET.
- 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
- MACROGOL SACHET 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.
- MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET 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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Taking Diphenhydramine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Diphenhydramine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, contact your doctor. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Macrogol Sachet 14gm can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm (in tablet or capsule form) is avoided 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, lightheadedness, vomiting, or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Taking Clemastine and Macrogol Sachet 14gm(in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clemastine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Macrogol Sachet 14gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
The combination of Amitriptyline and Macrogol Sachet 14gm may cause stomach and upper intestinal discomfort. (Only applicable to an oral preparation)
How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amitriptyline and Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Taking Difenoxin and Macrogol Sachet 14gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Combining Orphenadrine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (citrate) with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Taking Phenindamine and Macrogol Sachet 14gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenindamine with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Using Eplerenone together with Macrogol Sachet 14gm may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
Taking Propantheline with Macrogol Sachet 14gm can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Macrogol Sachet 14gm 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.
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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.
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Alcohol
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The interaction of alcohol with MACROGOL SACHET is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using MACROGOL SACHET.
Pregnancy
Caution
MACROGOL SACHET belongs to pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Please consult your doctor before taking MACROGOL SACHET if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known if MACROGOL SACHET passes into breastmilk. Please inform your doctor before taking MACROGOL SACHET if you are breastfeeding. Caution should be exercised if administered to nursing women.
Driving
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It is not known if MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET if you have kidney impairments or diseases, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Children
Safe if prescribed
MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET, 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 MACROGOL SACHET, 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
MACROGOL SACHET belongs to a class of drugs called laxatives, used for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.
MACROGOL SACHET works by inducing diarrhoea, which rapidly cleanses the bowel. It also helps maintain the electrolyte balance and prevents dehydration.
Yes, MACROGOL SACHET causes diarrhoea, which helps cleanse the bowel. Thereby, it provides adequate cleansing for a better colonoscopy.
MACROGOL SACHET should be stored in a cool and dry place away from the sunlight. Keep MACROGOL SACHET out of the sight and reach of children.
The side effects of MACROGOL SACHET 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 MACROGOL SACHET.
MACROGOL SACHET may cause abdominal bloating and distention. Stop taking MACROGOL SACHET temporarily or take it at longer intervals if you have severe distention or until the discomfort goes away.
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Reference
- 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
