Lab Chemical
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-268
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000
Description
Polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000, Forlax) is a non-toxic, hydrosoluble, high-molecular polymer, which is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract following oral administration.
Application
Application
PEG 4000 acts as an osmotic agent that increases fecal water content. A number of clinical studies have demonstrated that PEG 4000 is effective in the treatment of constipation in adults and children (3–7).