Movicol and Ketalar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Movicol (polyethylene glycol 3350) and Ketalar (ketamine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include abortion spontaneous among females and pancreatitis acute among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Movicol and Ketalar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Movicol?

Movicol has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 14,249 Movicol users. Check the latest studies of Movicol.

What is Ketalar?

Ketalar has active ingredients of ketamine hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,226 Ketalar users. Check the latest studies of Ketalar.



On Jul, 08, 2026

15 people who take Movicol and Ketalar together, and have interactions are studied.

Movicol and Ketalar drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Movicol and Ketalar, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
  2. Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)

male:

  1. Pancreatitis acute (sudden inflammation of pancreas)
  2. Jaundice cholestatic
  3. Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum)
  4. Cystitis noninfective (non-infectious inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  5. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  6. Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
  7. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  8. Platelet count decreased
  9. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  10. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)

What are the common drug interactions of Movicol and Ketalar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)

40-49:

  1. Haematuria (presence of blood in urine)
  2. Platelet count decreased

50-59:

  1. Cystitis noninfective (non-infectious inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  3. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  4. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  5. Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)

60+:

  1. Jaundice cholestatic
  2. Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum)
  3. Orthostatic hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (wasting of spinal muscles): 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 6.67%
  4. Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
  5. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 1 person, 6.67%
  6. Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 1 person, 6.67%
  7. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Infection: 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Hiv Infection: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on polyethylene glycol 3350 and ketamine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Movicol and Ketalar, respectively), and Movicol and Ketalar (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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