Where to Use
How to Use
Side Effects
Safety Advice
Why PEG
PEG v/s Lactulose

Where to Use?

MuOUT is an osmotic-type laxative, used to treat childhood constipation. It functions by accumulating water from the surrounding tissues and holding it in the stool to soften it and increases the number of bowel movements.

How to Use

How to Use?

The medication needs to be consumed by mouth, once daily (or as directed by your doctor).

Mix the powder as directed.
Mix the powder with a glass (4-8 ounces/120-240 ml) of any liquid substance such as water, juice, coffee or tea.
Stir the powder well until it completely dissolves and then proceed to drink it.

Side Effects

What are the Side Effects?

Nausea, abdominal cramping or gas may occur.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, medical attention is needed if the patients notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including rash, itching/swelling (especially on the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble in breathing.

Please refer to the prescribing information on the complete list of side effects.

Safety Advice

One should not use Polyethylene Glycol 3350 if there is a bowel obstruction or intestinal blockage.

Why PEG

Why PEG?

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is used to treat occasional constipation. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 is in a class of medications called osmotic laxatives. It works by causing water to be retained with the stool, which leads to increased number of bowel movements and softens the stool for an easier passage.

PEG v/s Lactulose

PEG

Creates osmotic gradient to enhance stool softening
Not metabolized
Tasteless, odorless, colourless
No risk of osmotic imbalance

Lactulose

Decreases colonic pH, increases fecal volume
Fermented by colonic bacteria and may cause abdominal distension
Excessively sweet

MuOUT is the No.1 Prescribed Brand by Paediatricians