Osmotic Laxatives

Drug Safety Update

April 2021: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives and starch based thickeners: potential interactive effect when mixed, leading to an increased risk of aspiration

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary