Anaphylactic shock induced by polyethylene glycol after bowel preparation for the colorectal cancer surgery: A case report

Table 1 Additional cases of the allergic reactions caused by polyethylene glycol-containing bowel cleanser

Age	Sex	Exposure	Symptoms	Ref.
39	Male	Colyte® (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, dyspnea, urticaria, itching	[15]
74	Male	HalfLytely® (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, erythema, hoarseness, choking sensation	[5]
30	Female	Golytely® (PEG 3350)	Urticaria, pruritus, erythema, chest tightness	[8]
52	Male	PEG-containing bowel cleansing agent (PEG 3350)	Hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, urticaria, wheezing, unconsciousness	[16]
36	Male	Bohm® (PEG 4000)	Urticaria, angioedema	[17]
44	Male	Bohm® (PEG 4000)	Urticaria, angioedema	[17]
52	Female	Golytely® (PEG 3350)	Dyspnea, angioedema, pruritus	[18]
70	Male	Golytely® (PEG 3350)	Oral tingling, tong swelling, angioedema, edema of lower extremity	[19]
44	Female	Golytely® (PEG 3350)	Unconsciousness, seizures	[20]

PEG: Polyethylene glycol.