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

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Side Effects

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:

• Full or bloated feeling
• Pain in upper stomach
• Pressure in the stomach
• Stomach pain
• Swelling of abdominal or stomach area
• Vomiting

• Coma
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Decreased urine output
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Headache
• Increased thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Mood changes
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, fingertips, lips, or mouth
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of face, ankles, or hands
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

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:

• Burning or itching around anus
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Feeling unusually cold
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Hunger
• Nausea
• Pain around anus
• Shivering
• Thirst

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• 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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