Polyethylene glycol is a drug that belongs to the group called osmotic laxatives. It is occasionally used to treat constipation. It treats constipation by allowing stool to retain water, making it soft and easy to pass.
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I am not having proper bowel movements. What can help me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I do not have my bowel movements for few days. I was advised to take Cephalexin for E.coli present in my urine. My doctor advised me to take Ciprofloxacin. I do not have any side effects from these medications. But I have lower left abdominal cramps and it go... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope that you do not have these symptoms for a long time. Antibiotics can cause some amount of bowel upset. But mostly it causes diarrhea. I suggest you continue drinking plenty of water and avoid taking processed carbohydrates. Miralax or Polyethylene glycol is a goo... Read Full »