Emty Peg Oral Solution is a prescription medicine that is available as a Solution. Constipation are some of its major therapeutic uses. Emty Peg Oral Solution also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Emty Peg Oral Solution is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Emty Peg Oral Solution have been listed ahead. These side effects of Emty Peg Oral Solution are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Emty Peg Oral Solution is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Emty Peg Oral Solution's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Galactosemia must refrain from the use of Emty Peg Oral Solution since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emty Peg Oral Solution are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Emty Peg Oral Solution have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Emty Peg Oral Solution is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Emty Peg Oral Solution is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emty Peg Oral Solution is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Emty Peg Oral Solution safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Emty safely.
Is the use of Emty Peg Oral Solution safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Emty for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Emty Peg Oral Solution on the Kidneys?
Using Emty does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Emty Peg Oral Solution on the Liver?
Emty is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Emty Peg Oral Solution on the Heart?
Emty is completely safe for the heart.
Emty Peg Oral Solution should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emty Peg Oral Solution unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emty Peg Oral Solution habit forming or addictive?
Emty Peg Oral Solution is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emty Peg Oral Solution will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Emty Peg Oral Solution only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emty Peg Oral Solution for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emty Peg Oral Solution
You can take Emty Peg Oral Solution with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emty Peg Oral Solution
Information about the interaction of Emty Peg Oral Solution and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Chronic constipation is one of the very common gastrointestinal problems faced by the people suffering from diabetes. The goal of therapy should be to ease symptoms and facilitate defecation. The primary goal of treatment is to change lifestyle by incorporating physical activity, changing diet, eating more fiber, etc. to decrease constipation. The second line of treatment is to recommend an osmotic laxative and in that category, Emty is one of the most frequently prescribed laxatives. Therefore, yes, Emty is safe to be used in diabetics.
Emty can cause diarrhea and as a result, dehydration. Therefore, you must talk to your doctor when you experience any symptoms of dehydration like dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, feeling dizzy, lack of energy, etc. Your doctor will advise you on whether to continue taking Emty or go for an alternative medicine. In the meantime, you can ORS for relief from dehydration.
Emty is available in the form of liquid to be taken orally. For the management of constipation, it is usually, taken once a day and for the management of a liver disease, it is usually taken 3 to 4 times a day. It is important to take the quantity exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Taking higher or the lower dose may have an adverse effect, therefore, one should always be compliant with the prescription label or doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Emty can be used for the prevention of stroke. It gets fermented in the intestine and in the process, a large amount of hydrogen is produced which acts as an anti-oxidant and thus, prevents stroke. However, a large number of studies is still required to validate the association.
You might have to take Emty for as long as constipation or hepatic encephalopathy lasts. For constipation, your doctor might prescribe it for a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor might prescribe it for several months. It is extremely important that you take Emty for as long as it is prescribed your doctor.
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References
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