Polyethylene Glycol

Common brands: Retaine Ultra Pf, Pain Relief, Tylenol Extra Strength, Tylenol Regular Strength, Medline

Top reporter: Bluepoint Laboratories

Osmotic Laxative [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
10,566
Total Reports
4,146
Serious Reports
1,348
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (12.76%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,643
Female
5,370

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

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

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 822
6.9%
2 NAUSEA 661
5.5%
3 FATIGUE 575
4.8%
4 DYSPNOEA 537
4.5%
5 VOMITING 502
4.2%
6 DIARRHOEA 476
4.0%
7 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 470
3.9%
8 OFF LABEL USE 468
3.9%
9 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 450
3.8%
10 PYREXIA 436
3.6%
11 CONSTIPATION 434
3.6%
12 PAIN 424
3.5%
13 PNEUMONIA 419
3.5%
14 FALL 417
3.5%
15 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 410
3.4%
16 HEADACHE 407
3.4%
17 DEATH 402
3.4%
18 ASTHENIA 394
3.3%
19 RENAL FAILURE 381
3.2%
20 ABDOMINAL PAIN 372
3.1%
21 DIZZINESS 304
2.5%
22 HYPOTENSION 301
2.5%
23 ANAEMIA 288
2.4%
24 SEPSIS 287
2.4%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 241
2.0%
26 MALAISE 233
1.9%
27 COUGH 230
1.9%
28 BACK PAIN 218
1.8%
29 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 216
1.8%
30 ARTHRALGIA 211
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.