Polyethylene glycol (PEG; / ˌpɒliˈɛθəlˌiːn ˈɡlaɪˌkɒl, - ˈɛθɪl -, - ˌkɔːl /) is a polyether compound derived from petroleum with many applications, from industrial manufacturing to medicine. PEG is also …

Dec 12, 2025 · Polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic chemical compound derived from petroleum that is widely used as a laxative for the treatment of constipation and that has various other uses, including …

Polyethylene glycol (PEG), also sometimes referred to as polyethylene oxide (PEO), is a condensation polymer of ethylene oxide and water that has several chemical properties that make it useful for …

Feb 21, 2023 · Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a biocompatible, synthetic, hydrophilic polyether compound that has many applications, mostly in the medical industry, but also in the chemical and industrial …

Polyethylene glycol is a laxative used to treat constipation and used for bowel preparation before colonoscopies and other procedures.

Apr 10, 2025 · Polyethylene glycol, referred to as PEG, is used as an inactive ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry as a solvent, plasticizer, surfactant, ointments, and suppository base, and …

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a versatile and widely used compound found in everything from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics. This petroleum-derived chemical acts as a solvent and is often used …