Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Polyethylene Glycol(13.125gm)
Bottle of 200ml Oral Solution
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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. Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange, 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.
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
PEG is 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.
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange used for?
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange?
The side effects of Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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 Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange take to work?
Looz Peg Oral Solution Orange 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.
