Macrogol

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Macrogol
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Macrogol is a laxative.

It has been used to treat constipation.[1]

Types include:

  • macrogol 4000[2]
  • macrogol 3350[3]
  • macrogol 6000[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Zangaglia R, Martignoni E, Glorioso M, et al (2007). "Macrogol for the treatment of constipation in Parkinson's disease. A randomized placebo-controlled study". Mov. Disord. 22 (9): 1239–44. doi:10.1002/mds.21243. PMID 17566120. 
  2. ^ CID 27175 -- PubChem Compound Summary. Retrieved on 2008-01-18.
  3. ^ Hardikar W, Cranswick N, Heine RG (2007). "Macrogol 3350 plus electrolytes for chronic constipation in children: a single-centre, open-label study". J Paediatr Child Health 43 (7-8): 527–31. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1754.2007.01116.x. PMID 17635680. 
  4. ^ Hyry H, Vuorio A, Varjonen E, Skyttä J, Mäkinen-Kiljunen S (2006). "Two cases of anaphylaxis to macrogol 6000 after ingestion of drug tablets". Allergy 61 (8): 1021. doi:10.1111/j.1398-9995.2006.01083.x. PMID 16867059. 
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