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Bracco
Early findings suggest Isocolan is effective for constipation during pregnancy
September 24th, 2004
Preliminary study findings suggest the polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution, Isocolan (Bracco, Princeton, New Jersey), is effective for treatment of constipation during pregnancy. "To evaluate the efficacy of a polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution (PEG-4000) in pregnant women affected by constipation, 40 consecutive pregnant women from 6 to 38 weeks' gestation were enrolled in this preliminary study. Constipation was defined as spontaneous evacuation less than four times a week or the presence of symptoms such as defecation pain, rectal urgency, tenestmus, anal injury, or abdominal pain," said investigators I. Neri and colleagues. The women...
Source: Food & Drug Law Weekly (2004-09-24)
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