Plenvu
Plenvu is a laxative used by adults over 18 to clean out the bowels before a medical procedure that requires an empty bowel.
Form
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Active Ingredient
Macrogol 3350
Manufacturer
Norgine B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
Drink 500 ml of the prepared solution for each of the two doses, along with an additional 500 ml of clear liquids, within 60 minutes for each dose.
Method
Mix each powder dose with water to make 500 ml of solution. Stir for about 8 minutes until dissolved. Drink this solution and the extra clear liquids alternately, about one glass every 10-15 minutes.
Important
The full treatment consists of two doses taken as directed by your doctor, either on the same day or split over two days, ensuring it's completed before your procedure.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dehydration
- •Feeling thirsty
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Throwing up (vomiting)
RARE
- •Bloated stomach and stomach pain
- •Body aches and pains
- •Allergic reaction
- •Shivers
- •Feeling very tired
- •Headache or migraine
- •Hot flushes
- •High blood sugar (for people with diabetes)
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Heart fluttering
- •Sore bottom
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Temporary high blood pressure
- •Temporary high liver enzymes
- •Changes in body salts (electrolyte imbalance)
- •Feeling weak
- •Severe heart rhythm problems
- •Tear in the tube connecting mouth to stomach (esophagus) from throwing up
Important Warnings
- Do not take Plenvu if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or if you have a blocked bowel, a hole in your stomach or bowel, paralyzed bowel, or problems emptying your stomach.
- Do not take Plenvu if you have phenylketonuria or cannot produce enough glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or kidney problems, dehydration, swallowing issues, or have had seizures.
- Do not drink alcohol, milk, red or purple liquids (like blackcurrant juice), or any drinks with fruit pulp.
- Do not eat anything while taking Plenvu until your medical procedure is over.
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- Stop drinking all liquids 1-2 hours before your procedure, depending on the type of anesthesia you will receive.
- If you don't have a bowel movement within 6 hours of taking Plenvu, stop using it and contact your doctor right away.
- Stop taking Plenvu and call your doctor immediately if you have signs of a severe allergic reaction (like extreme tiredness, fast heartbeat, rash, itching, trouble breathing, or swelling of face/ankles/other body parts) or if you have a seizure.
- Tell your doctor right away if you feel dizzy, have a headache, pee less often, or vomit, as these could be signs of dehydration.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have sudden, severe stomach pain, rectal bleeding, or bloody vomit with chest or neck pain.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 20.5.2024)