Pegalup Syrup

Pegalup syrup is a medication that contains Polyethylene glycol, Potassium chloride, Potassium chloride and Sodium bicarbonate as active ingredients present in it. Polyethylene glycol belongs to a group of medicines called osmotic laxatives. It performs its action by carrying water to the stool, which loosens and increases stool volume. It helps to overcome sluggish bowels working gradually within 24 to 48 hours. It is used for the treatment of constipation in adults and children aged 8 years and above.

Polyethylene glycol present in Pegalup syrup is not absorbed into the bloodstream or broken down in the body. It is used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and abnormal dilation of the bowel. It is used to improve bowel perforation and risk of perforation of the bowel. This medication prevents intestinal obstruction and symptomatic narrowing of the bowel. It is helpful to overcome the deficiency of potassium in the body.

Directions of use:

Pegalup syrup can be taken twice daily. The patient should consult the medical practitioner before using it. It is always better to inform the doctor about previous medications or allergies to the patients. After knowing all the medical history, the medical practitioner will advise you the dosage and alternate of that medication.

Side-effects:

Pegalup syrup is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Pegalup syrup which are nausea, Gas, vomiting, abdominal bloating, frequent urination, flatulence, cramping, and stomach pain. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Pegalup syrup.

Precautions:

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before consuming Pegalup syrup. It is always better to inform the doctor about previous medications or allergies to them. After knowing all the medical history, the medical practitioner will advise you the dosage and alternate of that medication.

Interactions:

The possible interactions between Pegalup syrup with other products are unknown. Patients can use this medication while consuming some allopathic medicines that contain acetocot, adlone, corticotropin, adrenocot, aspirin as active ingredients present in it.

Use under medical supervision.