Clinical reference
Bowel evacuant; osmotic laxative · Polyethylene glycol–based osmotic laxative (with or without electrolytes) · Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)–electrolyte solutions are used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or as fecal evacuants. PEG 3350 powders without electrolytes (e.g., MiraLax and generics) are used as osmotic laxatives for constipation and, at higher doses, for fecal disimpaction. Bowel cleansing products (e.g., GoLYTELY, NuLYTELY, generics): PEG 3350 236…