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macrogolnoun
Any of an industrial range of polyethylene glycols
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Macrogol
Macrogol, also known as polyethylene glycol (PEG), is used as a medication to treat constipation in children and adults. It is also used to empty the bowels before a colonoscopy. It is taken by mouth. Benefits usually occur within three days. Generally it is only recommended for up to two weeks. It is also used as an excipient.Side effects may include increased bowel gas, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rare but serious side effects may include an abnormal heartbeat, seizures, and kidney problems. Use appears to be safe during pregnancy. It is classified as an osmotic laxative. It works by increasing the amount of water in the stool.Macrogol came into use as a bowel prep in 1980 and was approved for medical use in the United States in 1999. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter. In 2020, it was the 226th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions. Typically it is formulated together with electrolytes.
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Macrogol
Macrogol is the International Nonproprietary Name for polyethylene glycol. Macrogols have been used as laxatives, i.e. to treat constipation. They are also used as excipients in pharmaceutical products where lower molecular weight variants are used as solvents in oral liquids and soft capsules. Solid variants are used as ointment bases, tablet bindings, film coatings and lubricants. Popular types include: ⁕macrogol 3350 ⁕macrogol 4000 ⁕macrogol 6000 The number represents the average molecular weight of the polyethylene glycol. Combining different molecular weights provides some control over the consistency. ⁕Polyethylene glycol
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of macrogol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of macrogol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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