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Does POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 Cause Ascites? 125 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 125 reports of Ascites have been filed in association with POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000. This represents 12.7% of all adverse event reports for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000.

125
Reports of Ascites with POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000
12.7%
of all POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 reports
125
Deaths
89
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Ascites From POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000?

Of the 125 reports, 125 (100.0%) resulted in death, 89 (71.2%) required hospitalization, and 77 (61.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Ascites Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000. However, 125 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 4000 Cause?

Off label use (181) Constipation (178) Nausea (177) Abdominal pain (166) Hyponatraemia (154) Vomiting (153) 503 Service Unavailable

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