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polyethylene glycol |
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polyethylene glycol (PEG): see glycol glycol (glī`kōl), dihydric alcohol in which the two hydroxyl groups are bonded to different carbon atoms; the general formula for a ..... Click the link for more information. . polyethylene glycol [¦päl·ē′eth·ə‚lēn ′glī‚kȯl] (organic chemistry) Any of a family of colorless, water-soluble liquids with molecular weights from 200 to 6000; soluble also in aromatic hydrocarbons (not aliphatics) and many organic solvents; used to make emulsifying agents and detergents, and as plasticizers, humectants, and water-soluble textile lubricants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Patients scheduled for colonoscopy received either NuLYTELY 4-L PEG solution (n=432) or VISICOL Tablets (n=427) for bowel preparation. We believe the data in our NDA demonstrate that Diacol tablets cleanse the colon as effectively as Cherry Flavor NuLYTELY(R), the leading liquid prescribed purgative product, and that Diacol demonstrated superior tolerability and strong patient preference compared to NuLYTELY. Patients were randomized to receive either Diacol tablets at a total dose of 60 grams or NuLYTELY at the usual total dose of 4 liters, as in the prescribing information. |
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