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
PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)Versus Lactulose For Treatment Of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
- First Posted Date
- 2017-04-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-04-27
- Lead Sponsor
- Sherief Abd-Elsalam
- Target Recruit Count
- 100
- Registration Number
- NCT03100513
- Locations
- 🇪🇬
Tropical medicine dept.-Tanta university hospital, Cairo, Egypt
To Evaluate Patient Preference of Movantik and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Opioid Induced Constipation
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2017-02-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-07-13
- Lead Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
- Target Recruit Count
- 276
- Registration Number
- NCT03060512
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Research Site, West Jordan, Utah, United States
Neomycin and Metronidazole Hydrochloride With or Without Polyethylene Glycol in Reducing Infection in Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery
- First Posted Date
- 2017-02-03
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-22
- Lead Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Target Recruit Count
- 224
- Registration Number
- NCT03042091
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Free-residue Nutrients for the Bowel Preparation of Colon Capsule Endoscopy
- First Posted Date
- 2016-09-02
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-02-07
- Lead Sponsor
- Kaichun Wu
- Target Recruit Count
- 62
- Registration Number
- NCT02887573
Fundamental Modification of the Gut Microbiota in the Treatment of Refractory Crohn's Disease
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2016-05-06
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-02-06
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Target Recruit Count
- 8
- Registration Number
- NCT02765256
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Effectiveness & Safety of Promelaxin® Microenemas Against Macrogol 4000 P.O. in Chronic Constipation in Children 6-48 Months
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2016-04-26
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-05-29
- Lead Sponsor
- Aboca Spa Societa' Agricola
- Target Recruit Count
- 158
- Registration Number
- NCT02751411
- Locations
- 🇮🇹
ASL 1 Avezzano Sulmona L'Aquila - Ospedale San Salvatore - UO Clinica Pediatrica - Località Coppito, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy
🇮🇹Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia- Dipartimento Scienze Clinico-Chirurgiche, Diagnostiche e Pediatriche - Viale Golgi, 19, Pavia, PV, Italy
🇮🇹Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali - Pediatria - Università Federico II, Napoli, Italy
Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Elective Colorectal Anastomosis
- First Posted Date
- 2016-04-08
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-04-08
- Lead Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
- Target Recruit Count
- 81
- Registration Number
- NCT02731963
- Locations
- 🇲🇽
Western Medical Center, Mexican Institute of Social Security, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
The Effect of Naloxegol on Refractory Constipation in the Intensive Care Unit
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2016-03-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-05-05
- Lead Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Registration Number
- NCT02705378
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Postoperative Discomfort and Ocular Redness Following Phacoemulsification Surgery
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-09-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-09-23
- Lead Sponsor
- Democritus University of Thrace
- Target Recruit Count
- 80
- Registration Number
- NCT02558218
- Locations
- 🇬🇷
Eye Institute Of thrace, Alexandroupolis, Evros, Greece
Effect of Gum Chewing on Bowel Cleansing Before Colonoscopy
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2015-07-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2016-03-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 300
- Registration Number
- NCT02507037
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