Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Polyethylene Glycol(8.5gm)
Bottle of 121.1gm Powder For Oral Solution
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and try to take it at the same time(s) each day. Your dose may go up or down depending on how well it’s working. Don’t take more than you’re advised to and, if you miss a dose, don’t take an extra one to make up for it. Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution takes at least 48 hours to work. Talk to your doctor if you’re still constipated after three days.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea and stomach pain. You can help avoid the side effects by drinking plenty of fluids, taking your medicine between meals. Talk to your doctor straight away if you notice any of these.
Before taking Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution, you should tell your doctor if you have diabetes or if you’re unable to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerant). If you use this medicine over a long period of time, your doctor may want you to have occasional blood tests to check the mineral levels (e.g. potassium and sodium). Don’t take other laxative medicines while taking this medicine and check with your doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, which makes the stool soft and easier to pass. It also helps clean out the intestines prior to medical procedures or examination.
Polyethylene glycol is a metabolically inert laxative that does not undergo intestinal enzymatic degradation or bacterial metabolism. Following administration of an oral suspension containing 140 grams of PEG 3350 in healthy subjects, up to 85% to 99% of the compound was excreted in the feces.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cipeg
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
contraindicated in patients with known or suspected bowel obstruction, appendicitis, inflamed bowel disease, perforated bowel, and hypersensitivity to polyethylene glycol, any component of the formulation.
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Polyethylene glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool. This increases the number of bowel movements and softens the stool so it is easier to pass.
Drug-Drug Interactions: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL may interact with diuretics (furosemide) and bronchodilator (albuterol).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a bowel obstruction, inflammatory bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction disorder, GI obstruction/perforation, anorexia, or kidney disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
FUROSEMIDE
ALBUTEROL
Check the label for directions before use. Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution is used for the treatment of constipation.
It should preferably be taken at bedtime as it requires 2-3 days to show effect.
It is usually taken once a day as needed for up to 2 weeks. Take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Take it atleast 2 hours after taking other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach disorders such as appendicitis or a blockage in your bowel.
Some healthy tips to prevent constipation from happening:
Eat more fiber in your diet. Recommended daily intake is 20-35g
Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
Exercise regularly at least 3 times per week
Do not hold in stool as that can worsen bowel issues
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution used for?
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution is a medicine used to treat constipation and for intestine preparation before surgical procedures. It works by pulling more water into the intestines, which is called osmosis. When there is more water in the intestines, the stool becomes softer or even watery and is easier to pass.
Q. What are the side effects of Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution?
The side effects of Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution are stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these are usually not bothersome, but if they do not resolve, please consult your doctor.
Q. How long does Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution take to work?
Junior Cipeg Powder for Oral Solution usually takes 2 to 3 days to start working. It works by increasing the fluid in the small intestine, thus making stools softer and easier to pass. As a result, a bowel movement is stimulated by causing a watery diarrhea.
Q. What types of food to eat when you feel constipated?
You must take a fiber-rich diet such as vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains if you have constipation. Drink plenty of water and avoid taking alcohol. This will ensure that your stools are soft and easy to pass. You may also take laxatives or fiber supplements if you are facing issues with digestion. If still your symptoms do not improve, please consult your doctor.
