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Cryrol Liquid (Polyethylene Glycol 4000)

OTC medicationSolution경구
Ingredient · strength
Polyethylene Glycol 4000›50g
Manufacturer / importer
(주)한국파마
Appearance
Colorless and transparent liquid with a peach fragrance packaged in aluminum foil pouches.
Packaging
30 pouches/box [20mL/pouch], 30 pouches/box [8mL/pouch], 10 pouches/box [20mL/pouch], 10 pouches/box [8mL/pouch]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202300044 · Approved 2023.01.04

Summary

Main use
Improvement of constipation
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults and children over 8 years should take 20-40ml (1-2 pouches) in the morning. Dissolve 1 pouch (20ml) of this medication in water to make 50ml for consumption.
Child dose
Children aged 6 months to 7 years should take 1 pouch (8ml) of the packaging unit. Ages 6 months to 1 year: 8ml (1 pouch) per day Ages 1 to 4 years: 8-16ml (1-2 pouches) per day Ages 4 to 7 years: 16-32ml (2-4 pouches) per day

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)한국파마

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of constipation

  • Constipation
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Constipation refers to a state where bowel movements are not smooth or stool is hard and difficult to pass. This medication helps relieve the symptoms of constipation and promotes bowel movement for easier defecation. Continuous use can help improve uncomfortable constipation symptoms. It is used for constipation.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and children over 8 years should take 20-40ml (1-2 pouches) in the morning. Dissolve 1 pouch (20ml) of this medication in water to make 50ml for consumption.

Child dose

Children aged 6 months to 7 years should take 1 pouch (8ml) of the packaging unit. Ages 6 months to 1 year: 8ml (1 pouch) per day Ages 1 to 4 years: 8-16ml (1-2 pouches) per day Ages 4 to 7 years: 16-32ml (2-4 pouches) per day

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, bowel perforation, or bowel obstruction. Patients with an unclear cause of abdominal pain or those who have a hypersensitivity to this medication should also avoid taking it. Prolonged use of this medication without a doctor's direction may be risky, so caution is advised. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. It is advisable to consult a specialist if acute constipation is not related to lifestyle changes or is accompanied by pain, fever, or abdominal distension. There may be drug interactions when taken together with other medications, so you should consult healthcare professionals. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur during use, and if severe, use should be discontinued immediately and healthcare providers notified. Especially in elderly patients, electrolyte imbalances or symptoms of dehydration may occur, so careful observation is necessary. Severe allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, angioedema, hives, and anaphylaxis may rarely occur due to hypersensitivity. Taking high doses may result in temporary diarrhea; if symptoms worsen, dosage should be reduced or temporarily discontinued. Chronic constipation may require professional medical care, so this medication should only be used for temporary symptom relief. It is essential to verify that there are no structural issues in the intestines before administering this medication. If you have a hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in this medication, you should avoid it, and special caution should be given to children or patients with neurological disorders due to the risk of aspiration.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • angioedema
  • anaphylactic shock

Mild side effects

Abdominal pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, urgent bowel movements, fecal incontinence, itching, rash, angioedema, facial swelling, hypersensitivity, erythema, electrolyte disturbances (hyponatremia, hypokalemia), dehydration, anal pain

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best stored at a cool room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Colorless and transparent liquid with a peach fragrance packaged in aluminum foil pouches.

Package unit

30 pouches/box [20mL/pouch], 30 pouches/box [8mL/pouch], 10 pouches/box [20mL/pouch], 10 pouches/box [8mL/pouch]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.