Polyethylene glycol

Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic polyglycol having an average molecular weight of 3350. It is an osmotic agent and acts as an osmotic laxative. It is presented as a white powder for solution.

Mode of action: As an osmotic agent, polyethylene glycol causes water to be retained with the stool. It appears to have no effect on the active absorption or secretion of glucose or electrolytes.

Sennoside

Sennoside Tablet.

Indication: Constipation; bowel evacuation before abdominal radiological procedures, endoscopy, surgery and labour.

Contraindication: Intestinal obstruction

Side effects: May cause gastro·intestinal disturbance and abdominal cramp.

Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl Tablet

Indication: Constipation, bowel evacuation before radiological procedures, endoscopy, surgery and labour.

Contraindication: Intestinal obstruction.

Side effects: May cause gastrointestinal disturbance and abdominal cramp.

Caution: Prolonged use should be avoided as they can eventually precipitate the onset of an atonic non functioning colon and hypokalaemia.

Doses:
Adult: 1·2 tabs. after meal usullly at night.
Child: Under 10 yrs. 1 tab. at night; over 10 yrs. same as adult.
Don't take with milk and antacids.