Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
Bowel cleaning prior to colonoscopy, certain X-ray examination and also in gut preparation prior to colorectal surgery and hysterectomy Clinical selection for Polyethylene glycol with electrolytes should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
FOR PEGLEC: One pack is dissolved in water completely to make 2 litres. Pour into a cup (approx. 200ml) the dissolved solution. Administer 5 cups in 1 hour. It is necessary that the total time take for consuming 2 litres of solution should not exceed 2 hours. The first bowel movement should occur approximately 1 hour after the start of administration. And then, as evacuation occurs several times, keep administering the remaining Peglec solution until rectal effluent is clear. Lavage is usually complete after the intake of 1 sachet.
Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.