Polyethylene glycol may cause bloating without gas, but it is less common, and the most common adverse reaction is abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Polyethylene glycol is a constipation medication, clinically used to relieve constipation and promote the elimination of stools, and does not usually cause abdominal distension or flatulence. The most common adverse reactions are abdominal pain and diarrhea.
In addition, the drug is also commonly used to prepare the bowel prior to colonoscopy and to cleanse the bowel so that the bowel mucosa can be clearly visualized during the colonoscopy.
The drug is contraindicated in the presence of severe inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon, perforation of the digestive tract, intestinal obstruction, as well as in patients who are allergic to the drug. The drug is recommended for use under medical supervision.