Macrogol / Polyethylene glycol
Även känd som: Klean-Prep, Moviprep
Mix the powder exactly as directed with the appropriate amount of water. Do not add any flavorings or mix with food. Allow your pet frequent access to an appropriate area to defecate, as this medication will cause rapid, watery stools. Ensure your pet has access to fresh drinking water unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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What it is used for
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramping
- Bloating
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalances (rare if formulated with electrolytes)
Cautions & contraindications
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
- Bowel perforation
- Gastric retention
- Toxic megacolon
- Severe dehydration
- Use with caution in patients with an impaired gag reflex or those at risk of aspiration. Ensure the patient is adequately hydrated before administration. Do not add flavorings or other substances to the reconstituted solution as it may alter the osmolarity.
Drug interactions
- Oral medications: Decreased absorption due to rapid gastrointestinal transit time
Vanliga frågor
What is Macrogol / Polyethylene glycol used for in pets?
Mix the powder exactly as directed with the appropriate amount of water. Do not add any flavorings or mix with food. Allow your pet frequent access to an appropriate area to defecate, as this medication will cause rapid, watery stools. Ensure your pet has access to fresh drinking water unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.
Is Macrogol / Polyethylene glycol safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
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