Polyethylene Glycol 400

Common brands: Blink Tears, Blink Gel Tears, Blink Triple Care, Visine Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, Miralax

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12,271
Total Reports
7,673
Serious Reports
1,156
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.42%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,774
Female
5,936

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Polyethylene Glycol 400.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,763
10.3%
2 OFF LABEL USE 1,273
7.4%
3 INCORRECT PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION DURATION 1,265
7.4%
4 NAUSEA 918
5.3%
5 DIARRHOEA 876
5.1%
6 CONSTIPATION 690
4.0%
7 INCORRECT DRUG ADMINISTRATION DURATION 625
3.6%
8 VOMITING 622
3.6%
9 UNDERDOSE 596
3.5%
10 ABDOMINAL PAIN 590
3.4%
11 FATIGUE 556
3.2%
12 HEADACHE 541
3.1%
13 ABDOMINAL DISTENSION 492
2.9%
14 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 450
2.6%
15 PYREXIA 438
2.5%
16 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 436
2.5%
17 DYSPNOEA 428
2.5%
18 INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED 416
2.4%
19 PAIN 413
2.4%
20 ASTHENIA 392
2.3%
21 DEATH 390
2.3%
22 ANAEMIA 387
2.3%
23 DIZZINESS 344
2.0%
24 MALAISE 343
2.0%
25 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 341
2.0%
26 WEIGHT DECREASED 335
1.9%
27 HYPONATRAEMIA 323
1.9%
28 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 315
1.8%
29 SEPSIS 312
1.8%
30 PNEUMONIA 311
1.8%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.