Polyethylene Glycol Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Polyethylene Glycol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Polyethylene Glycol - for the Consumer

Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes/Ascorbic Acid

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes/Ascorbic Acid:

Bloating; dizziness; increased thirst; nausea; rectal irritation; stomach cramps; tiredness; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; mental or mood changes; muscle weakness or cramps; persistent or severe nausea and vomiting; seizure; severe or persistent stomach bloating, swelling, or pain; shivering; slow or irregular heartbeat; trouble sleeping; vomiting of blood.

Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes:

Bloating; faintness; nausea; rectal irritation; stomach fullness, cramps, or discomfort; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; muscle weakness; persistent or severe nausea or vomiting; seizures; severe bloating or abdominal swelling; severe stomach pain; slow or irregular heartbeat; vomiting of blood.

Polyethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Gel

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Gel:

Mild, temporary stinging sensation.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Polyethylene Glycol-3350 Powder for Oral Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol-3350 Powder for Oral Solution:

Cramps; diarrhea; excessive or frequent bowel movements; gas; nausea; stomach bloating.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Polyethylene Glycol-3350 Powder Packets for Oral Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol-3350 Powder Packets for Oral Solution:

Cramps; diarrhea; excessive or frequent bowel movements; gas; nausea; stomach bloating.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution:

Bloating; nausea; rectal irritation; stomach fullness or cramps; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; hoarseness; muscle weakness; persistent or severe nausea and vomiting; severe bloating or abdominal swelling; severe stomach pain; slow or irregular heartbeat; vomiting of blood.

Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution (Jug)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution (Jug):

Bloating; nausea; rectal irritation; stomach fullness or cramps; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; muscle weakness; persistent or severe nausea and vomiting; severe bloating or abdominal swelling; severe stomach pain; slow or irregular heartbeat; vomiting of blood.

Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution (Packet)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Electrolytes Solution (Packet):

Bloating; nausea; rectal irritation; stomach fullness or cramps; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; muscle weakness; persistent or severe nausea and vomiting; severe bloating or abdominal swelling; severe stomach pain; slow or irregular heartbeat; vomiting of blood.

Polyethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Spray

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Polyethylene Glycol/Propylene Glycol Spray:

Mild, temporary stinging sensation.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Polyethylene Glycol Side Effects - for the Professional

Polyethylene Glycol

Nausea, abdominal bloating, cramping and flatulence may occur. High doses may produce diarrhea and excessive stool frequency, particularly in elderly nursing home patients.

Patients taking other medications containing Polyethylene Glycol have occasionally developed urticaria suggestive of an allergic reaction.

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