Polyethylene Glycols FDA Link Generic

Polymers of ETHYLENE OXIDE and water, and their ethers. They vary in consistency from liquid to solid depending on the molecular weight indicated by a number following the name. They are used as SURFACTANTS, dispersing agents, solvents, ointment and suppository bases, vehicles, and tablet excipients. Some specific groups are NONOXYNOLS, OCTOXYNOLS, and POLOXAMERS.

Also Known As:

Polyethylene Glycol; Polyethylene Oxide; Glycol, Polyethylene; Carbowax; Macrogol; Polyethyleneoxide; Polyglycol; Glycols, Polyethylene; Oxide, Polyethylene; Oxides, Polyethylene; Polyethylene Oxides; Polyethyleneoxides; Polyglycols; Polyoxyethylene; Macrogols; Polyoxyethylenes

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Solvents
Surface-Active Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Alcohols: 595
  - Glycols: 38
    - Ethylene Glycols: 8
      - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Polyethylene Glycols: 3865

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