Read and follow
all directions on the product package. If your doctor has directed you
to use this product before surgery or a bowel procedure, he or she
should tell you how long before the surgery/procedure you should take
this product. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult
your doctor or pharmacist. To improve taste, this product may be chilled in the refrigerator before use. Do not freeze.
Dosage
is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.
Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) after taking
this product unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Doing so will
help prevent serious side effects (e.g., a loss of too much body water-dehydration).
If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence). If you notice symptoms of overuse, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased weight, or weakness, contact your doctor promptly.
Avoid taking tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin) within 2 hours before or after this product. Doing so may decrease the effect of the antibiotic.
If this product fails to produce a bowel movement, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, contact your doctor promptly.
This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative.
This
medication is also available without a prescription. If you are taking
this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the
manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to
consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions.
How to use Polyethylene Glycol 3350 17 Gram/Dose Oral Powder
Take by mouth usually once daily, or as directed by your doctor or the directions on the product package.
If you are prescribed the individual packets, mix the powder as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are using the bulk bottle, use the provided cap to measure the
prescribed dose. Mix the powder with a glass (4-8 ounces/120-240
milliliters) of liquid such as water, juice, soda, coffee, or tea.
Before drinking the solution, stir the powder well until it completely
dissolves. If you have any questions, ask your pharmacist.
It may take 2 to 4 days after you have started this medication to have a bowel movement. Do
not increase your dose or take it more frequently than prescribed.
Also, do not use this medication for more than 2 weeks unless directed
by your doctor. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Extended use or overuse may result in dependence on laxatives and chronic constipation. Overuse may cause diarrhea, excess loss of body water (dehydration), and mineral imbalance (e.g., low sodium).
If you are using nonprescription polyethylene glycol for self-treatment of occasional constipation and this treatment has not worked after 7 days, talk to your doctor for additional treatment advice.
Saturday, June 8, 2019
not sometimes- always take a second or third opinions from senior doctors before going for treatment of cancer and elective major surgeries in INDIA BECAUSE HERE SOME DOCTORS ARE IN A HURRY TO MAKE MONEY
She went into surgery for a brain tumor. Instead, doctors found a tapeworm
It was a medical mystery with a truly bizarre ending.
Author:
Tegna
Published:
10:39 AM PDT June 8, 2019
Updated:
10:39 AM PDT June 8, 2019
Editor's note: The following story contains photos of a tapeworm.
When
doctors at a New York hospital opened a patient's skull they thought
she was suffering from a brain tumor, but instead they found something
that had them scratching their heads.
They found a tapeworm. According to the Washington Post,
Rachel Palma started struggling with all sorts of symptoms in January
2018 including hallucinations, insomnia, confusion and having trouble
holding things.
After several visits to her doctor and the emergency room she went to
see specialists at Mount Sinai Hospital who identified a lesion on her
brain, the Post reported.
But when doctors opened her skull and
did a small dissection of the brain tissue during surgery in Sept.
2018, they found something that "looked like a quail egg," according to CNN.
Dr. Jonathan Rasouli, chief resident of neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, told CNN he placed the legion under a microscope and when he opened it up a "baby tapeworm" came out. Rasouli told ABC7 they were "overjoyed" and cheering and clapping in the operating room when they found out it wasn't a brain tumor.
“She had a single parasite in her head that we were able to
take out — we were very happy.... It was one of those rare situations
where you see a parasite and you’re like, wow this is great,” Rasouli told TODAY.
Doctors diagnosed her with neurocysticercosis, which is an infection from a pork tapeworm.
It's still unclear how the parasite got into her brain because
she never traveled outside the U.S. and said she didn't recall eating
uncooked meat, but she told ABC7 she's stopped asking questions and
started making the most out of life.
Photo by: Getty Images/iStockphoto
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In some parts of the world, brain infections may be due to worms or other parasites. These infections are more common in developing countries and rural areas.
Magnetic resonance image in a person with neurocysticercosis showing many cysts within the brain. Cysticercosis is a tissue infection caused by the young form of the pork tapeworm. ... The tapeworm eggs are present in the feces of a person infected with the adult worms, a condition known as taeniasis.
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