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Is PegLax (macrogol 4000) expected to affect fertility?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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No effects on fertility are anticipated with PegLax (macrogol 4000), because macrogol 4000 is not significantly absorbed, although no fertility studies were conducted with PegLax.

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PegLax 10 g powder for oral solution in sachetCasen Recordati S.L. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated 28 May 2025

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