Drug reference

polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference

Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
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Overview

Names and pronunciation

(pol-i-eth′i-leen gly′kol 3350) GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, MiraLax

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Functional class

Func. class.: Laxative

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Uses

USES: Constipation

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Safety

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, known or suspected bowel obstruction

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Dose and formulations

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES Constipation Adult: PO 17 g (1 heaping tablespoon) dissolved in 120-240 mL (4-8 oz) of beverage, daily; do not use for >1-2 P wk

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Available forms

Available forms: Powder for solution

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Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.

Drug reference

polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference

Source: Mosby’s 2024 Nursing Drug Reference
PDF pages: 1063

Review source pages for extracted sections and age labels.

Overview

Names and pronunciation

(pol-i-eth′i-leen gly′kol 3350) GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, MiraLax

PDF page 1063

Functional class

Func. class.: Laxative

PDF page 1063

Uses

USES: Constipation

PDF page 1063

Safety

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, known or suspected bowel obstruction

PDF page 1063

Dose and formulations

Dosage and routes

DOSAGE AND ROUTES Constipation Adult: PO 17 g (1 heaping tablespoon) dissolved in 120-240 mL (4-8 oz) of beverage, daily; do not use for >1-2 P wk

PDF page 1063

Available forms

Available forms: Powder for solution

PDF page 1063

Age labels are extracted for navigation. Check the complete source section and current local guidance before clinical use.