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Composition:

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-17GM

Uses:

Pegura Powder is used in the treatment of constipation. The detailed uses of Pegura Powder are as follows: <br/>• Treatment of occasional constipation: Pegura Powder softens the stool by drawing water into the intestines, promoting regular bowel movements.<br/>• Management of chronic constipation: It is used for long-term relief of chronic constipation in adults and children, under the supervision of a healthcare professional.<br/>• Bowel preparation before procedures: It is commonly used to clear the gut before diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.<br/>• Gentle action without cramping: It works without stimulating the colon, making it suitable for people who are sensitive to other laxatives.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Pegura Powder belongs to the group of medicines called osmotic laxatives, used to treat occasional constipation. Pegura Powder causes the water to be retained in the stools, thereby stimulating bowel movement. It increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. Therefore, Pegura Powder helps alleviate constipation.

FAQs

Pegura Powder is used to treat constipation and to prepare the bowel before procedures like colonoscopies.

Pegura Powder causes the water to be retained in the stools, thereby stimulating bowel movement. It increases the number of bowel movements, softens the stools and makes it easier to pass. Therefore, Pegura Powder helps alleviate constipation.

Pegura Powder usually produces a bowel movement in 1-3 days. Pegura Powder might cause loose, watery and more frequent stools.

Diarrhoea might occur if Pegura Powder is taken in larger doses. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. Stop using Pegura Powder and consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea or if you find blood in your stools.

Do not take Pegura Powder for more than a week unless advised by the physician, as it might lead to dependency on Pegura Powder for a bowel movement. Consult your doctor if your bowel movement is irregular even after taking Pegura Powder for a week or if you notice a change in bowel habits that lasts for more than 2 weeks.

Drink plenty of fluids and consume fibre-rich food, whole-grain bread, unprocessed bran, fruits and vegetables. Try to exercise regularly.

Pegura Powder should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before using Pegura Powder.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Pegura Powder with other medications to avoid drug interactions.

Pegura Powder may cause side effects such as bloating, nausea, gas, and stomach cramps or pain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.