Pegorion
Pegorion helps treat constipation and softens hard stool by bringing more water into your bowels, making it easier to pass.
Form
jauhe oraaliliuosta varten, annospussi
Strength
12 g
Active Ingredient
Macrogol 4000
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 8 years, the usual dose is 1 to 2 sachets (12-24g) per day.
Method
Dissolve one sachet of powder in 2 dl (a glass) of liquid, such as water, juice, tea, or coffee, just before taking it.
Important
Do not take more than 2 sachets (24g) per day for chronic constipation, unless a doctor tells you otherwise for special conditions like fecal impaction.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach pain, bloated stomach, nausea, gas, or diarrhea (in children, diarrhea may cause soreness around the anus).
RARE
- •Vomiting, sudden urge to have a bowel movement, inability to control bowel movements, allergic reactions (like redness, rash, itching, hives, or swelling of the face, mouth, or throat), very severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock), problems with body salts (electrolytes), and dehydration, especially in older people.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to macrogol.
- Do not use if you have a bowel blockage, a hole in your bowel wall, or severe inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- Do not use if you have severe stomach pain and you don't know the cause.
- If you experience sudden stomach pain or bleeding from your rectum after taking this medicine, contact a doctor immediately.
- If your condition does not improve after 14 days or gets worse, contact your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 20.5.2024)