Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Electrolytes, And Ascorbic Acid (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Full or bloated feeling
2. pain in the upper stomach
3. pressure in the stomach
4. stomach pain
5. swelling of the stomach area
6. vomiting

Rare

1. Confusion
2. decreased urine output
3. dizziness
4. dry mouth
5. fast or irregular heartbeat
6. headache
7. increased thirst
8. loss of appetite
9. loss of consciousness
10. muscle pain or cramps
11. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, fingertips, lips, or mouth
12. seizures
13. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
14. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

1. Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
3. bloody or black, tarry stools
4. bloody urine
5. blue lips and fingernails
6. blurred vision
7. chest pain or tightness
8. chills
9. constipation
10. cough
11. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
12. cracked, dry, scaly skin
13. difficult, fast, noisy breathing
14. difficulty swallowing
15. fainting
16. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
17. fever
18. heartburn
19. hives, itching, skin rash
20. increase in heart rate
21. increased sweating
22. lightheadedness
23. lower back or side pain
24. nausea
25. nervousness
26. pale skin
27. pounding in the ears
28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
29. rapid breathing
30. rapid weight gain
31. runny nose
32. severe stomach pain
33. slow heartbeat
34. sunken eyes
35. swelling of the neck
36. thirst
37. throat tightness
38. tingling of the hands or feet
39. tremor
40. trouble breathing
41. unusual weight gain or loss
42. vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
43. wrinkled skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. Burning, itching, or pain around the anus
2. difficulty with sleeping
3. feeling unusually cold
4. general feeling of discomfort or illness
5. hunger
6. shivering

Less common

1. Belching
2. indigestion
3. stomach discomfort or upset

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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