Polyethylene glycol
- Generic Name
- Polyethylene glycol
- Brand Names
- Bi-peglyte, Clearlax, Colyte, Gavilax, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Gentlelax, Gialax, Glycolax, Golytely, Healthylax, Miralax, Moviprep, Nulytely, Peglyte, Pegylax, Plenvu, Purelax, Suflave
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 25322-68-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3WJQ0SDW1A
- Background
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a synthetic polymer produced via polymerization of ethylene oxide molecules to make joining units of ethylene glycol by an ether linkage. PEGs are water-soluble polymers that can form hydrogen bonds in a ratio of 100 water molecules per one PEG molecule. Molecular weights of PEGs vary by time of the polymerization process and the...
- Indication
Polyethylene glycol is indicated for use as an over-the-counter osmotic laxative to relieve occasional constipation. When used in combination with sodium ascorbate, sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride and potassium chloride, it is used for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy in adults.
- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Constipation, Constipation, Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), Dry Eyes, Occasional Constipation
- Associated Therapies
- Bowel preparation therapy, Eye lubrication
Reduction of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysmotility Following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2019-01-11
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-06-02
- Lead Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
- Target Recruit Count
- 81
- Registration Number
- NCT03800745
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida, United States
Study Comparing the Bowel Cleansing Efficacy of PLENVU® Versus SELG-ESSE® Using a 2-Day Split Dosing Regimen.
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2018-11-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-08-27
- Lead Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
- Target Recruit Count
- 399
- Registration Number
- NCT03742232
- Locations
- 🇮🇹
ISMETT, Palermo, Italy
🇮🇹Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italia, Italy
🇮🇹Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
A Predictive Model for Inadequate Bowel Preparation
- First Posted Date
- 2018-10-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-11-01
- Lead Sponsor
- Shandong University
- Target Recruit Count
- 429
- Registration Number
- NCT03704571
- Locations
- 🇨🇳
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
Dried Plums (Prunes) vs. Polyethylene Glycol 4000 for Treatment of Functional Constipation in Children
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2018-08-20
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-23
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
- Target Recruit Count
- 110
- Registration Number
- NCT03639142
Safety and Tolerability of PRO-087 Versus Xyel Ofteno® and Systane Ultra®, on the Ocular Surface of Healthy Subjects
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2018-05-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-07-19
- Lead Sponsor
- Laboratorios Sophia S.A de C.V.
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT03524157
- Locations
- 🇲🇽
Private Ophthalmological Office, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
Evaluation of the Performance of Two Neutral Oral Contrast Agents in CT Enterography
- First Posted Date
- 2018-04-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-24
- Lead Sponsor
- Shandong University
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT03495804
- Locations
- 🇨🇳
Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
Pilot Study of Fundamental Modification of the Gut Microbiota in the Treatment of Refractory Crohn's Disease
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2018-03-26
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-02-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Target Recruit Count
- 10
- Registration Number
- NCT03476317
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Stability of the Microbiome in IBD and IBS
- First Posted Date
- 2018-01-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-08-11
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
- Target Recruit Count
- 50
- Registration Number
- NCT03395548
- Locations
- 🇦🇹
Universitätsklinikum Graz, Graz, Styria, Austria
Effect of PEG, Bisacodyl and Prucalopride on Colonic Motility in Healthy Subjects
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2017-09-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-09-12
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
- Target Recruit Count
- 10
- Registration Number
- NCT03279341
- Locations
- 🇧🇪
TARGID, Leuven, Belgium
Efficacy and Safety of the Ophthalmic Solution PRO-087 Versus Systane ® Ultra and Ultra Preservative Free (087LATAMFIV)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2017-07-21
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-10-31
- Lead Sponsor
- Laboratorios Sophia S.A de C.V.
- Target Recruit Count
- 326
- Registration Number
- NCT03223909
- Locations
- 🇲🇽
Fernando Rodriguez Sixtos Higuera, Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
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