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Polyethylene Glycol and Electrolytes (Local)

Brand Names : Co-Lav, Colovage, Colyte, Colyte-flavored, Colyte with Flavor Packs, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, NuLYTELY, NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor, OCL, Klean-Prep, Peglyte, PEG-3350 & Electrolytes

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Category
  • Evacuant (bowel)
Description

The polyethylene glycol (pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-col) (PEG) and electrolytes solution is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests or surgery of the colon. The PEG-electrolyte solution is usually taken by mouth. However, sometimes it is given in the hospital through a nasogastric tube (a tube inserted through the nose).

The PEG-electrolyte solution acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild diarrhea. In this way, it flushes all solid material from the colon, so the doctor can have a clear view of the colon.

The PEG-electrolyte solution is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in the following dosage forms:

    Oral
  • Oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
  • Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Co-Lav
  • Colovage
  • Colyte
  • Colyte-flavored
  • Colyte with Flavor Packs
  • Go-Evac
  • GoLYTELY
  • NuLYTELY
  • NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor
  • OCL

In Canada -

  • Colyte
  • GoLYTELY
  • Klean-Prep
  • Peglyte
  • PEG-3350 & Electrolytes

   

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Polyethylene Glycol and Electrolytes: Before Using



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