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Constipation is one of the most common ailments that can occur at any age. The disease affects many patients' lives, and can even cause complicated complications. To treat constipation, there are many different types of laxatives, among which the drug Macrogol is used by many people.1. What are the effects of Macrogol?
Macrogol drugs belong to the group of enemas, laxatives in water-soluble powder. Macrogol is used to treat chronic constipation that causes hard and compact stools in the rectum.
2. Instructions on how to use Macrogol
2.1. Instructions on how to prepare Macrogol Drugs Users should take Macrogol as directed by their doctor or pharmacist. Specifically:
Patients can mix the same dose of medicine at the same time with the ratio of each drug pack dissolved in 125ml of water. For example, dissolve 8 packs of medicine in 1 liter of water, then store the medicine in the refrigerator (2-80 degrees Celsius); If it is not possible to drink the drug solution immediately, the patient can store the medicine in the refrigerator for 6 hours; To make the medicine easier to take, you can add flavors such as orange juice, lemon to the oral solution. Regarding the dosage of Macrogol, the interval between doses and the duration of dosing depends on the severity of the constipation.
2.2. Dosage for patients requiring enema Adults: For Macrogol 4000 or 3350 mixed with electrolyte solution, patients use 200-300ml of aqueous solution containing about 59, 60 or 105g/l Macrogol, repeat after every 10-15 minutes until rectal catheterization. The maximum dosage is 3-4 liters. Children: Parents use 25-40ml/kg/hour of aqueous solution containing about 59, 60 or 105g/l Macrogol mixed for children to drink. 2.3. Dosage for Patients with Chronic Constipation The dosage for constipation is usually 1-3 sachets of Macrogol/day, depending on the severity of the constipation. You should mix the drug pack and divide it into several times a day, for example: Mix 1 pack and drink 3 times a day.
Adults: For an aqueous solution containing 105g/l Macrogol, the patient uses 125ml 3 times/day for up to 2 weeks;
Children: For aqueous solution containing 105g/l Macrogol:
Children from 2-6 years old: Give children 62.5ml/day; Children from 7-11 years old: Give children 125ml/day. The maximum dose is 250ml. *Note: It is not recommended that patients with constipation take Macrogol for more than 2 weeks. However, in some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take it for longer than 2 weeks if you have chronic constipation due to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or are taking medications that frequently cause constipation, such as: spasms (such as Hyoscine, Atropine), pain relievers (Morphine), anticholinergics for Parkinson's symptoms (such as procyclidine).
2.4. Dosage for patients with fecal incontinence Adults: For an aqueous solution containing 105g/l Macrogol, the patient takes 8 packs of the drug/day. All should be taken within 6 hours, maximum treatment duration of 3 days.
Children: For aqueous solution containing 105g/l Macrogol:
Children 2-4 years old: Parents give children initial dose with 2 sachets of 62.5ml over 12 hours, increasing over 7 days to maximum is 8 packs within 12 hours. Children aged 5-11 years: Parents give the child an initial dose of 4 62.5 ml sachets over 12 hours, increasing over 7 days to a maximum of 12 sachets within 12 hours. *Note: For patients with impaired cardiovascular function, do not exceed the dose of 2 packs per hour.
3. Macrogol side effects
During treatment with Macrogol , users may encounter the following problems :
Headache ; Stomachache; Diarrhea ; Feeling sick; Vomiting; Swelling in the abdomen; Digestive sounds due to intestinal muscle movement; Flatulence ; Discomfort in the anus; Presence of harmful components in blood electrolyte levels (eg, hypokalemia).
4. Notes when using Macrogol
Before taking Macrogol, please proactively inform your doctor if you:
Are allergic to Macrogol ingredients. Semi-obstruction or intestinal obstruction due to a functional or structural disorder in the intestinal wall; There is a hole in the intestine; Sudden dilation of the colon, inflammation in the intestines and anus (ulcerative colitis); Crohn's disease (regional enteritis). Macrogol should be used with caution in children under 12 years of age; Consult your doctor if you want to take Macrogol while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. In general, Macrogol is a very fast-acting laxative that can cause loose stools that are difficult to hold, causing diarrhea. When experiencing this situation, the patient should stop taking the drug until the diarrhea stops and ask the doctor for appropriate indications. In addition, if abused Macrogol drug can cause abdominal pain in some subjects (especially people with irritable bowel syndrome) and cause drug dependence.
