• U.S. Brand Names: Colyte®;GaviLyteT-C;GaviLyteT-G;GaviLyteT-N;GoLYTELY®;MoviPrep®;NuLYTELY®;TriLyte®
• Canadian Brand Names: ColyteT;Klean-Prep®;PegLyte®
• Pharmacologic Category: Laxative, Osmotic

• It is used to clean out the gastrointestinal tract.
• Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution cleanses the bowel.

How to take

• Do not eat solid food 2 to 4 hours before starting this drug.
• Chill the solution to improve taste.
• Do not add flavorings.
• Works best if each portion is drunk quickly.
• Colyte®; GaviLyteT-C; GaviLyteT-G; GaviLyteT-N; GoLYTELY®; NuLytely®; TrilyteT: Drink 1 glass every 10 minutes until all is gone or rectal fluid is clear.
• MoviPrep®: May have clear liquids or plain yogurt for dinner. Finish 1 hour before starting this drug. Mix pouch A and pouch B in container provided. Add warm water. Mix solution. Repeat for second dose. Finish drug and clear liquids 1 hour before exam.
• Split dose:
• Evening dose: Drink 1 glass (8 ounces) of solution every 15 minutes until gone. Then drink 2 glasses (16 ounces) of clear fluid.
• Morning dose: Repeat evening dose. Then drink 2 glasses (16 ounces) of clear liquid.
• Full dose:
• Evening dose (6PM): Drink 1 glass (8 ounces) of solution every 15 minutes until gone.
• 7:30 PM: Repeat 6 PM dose. Then drink 4 glasses (32 ounces) of clear liquid.

Missed Dose

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal time.
• Do not take two doses or extra doses.

Storage

• Store powder at room temperature.
• Store liquid Colyte®, GaviLyteT-C, GaviLyteT-G, GaviLyteT-N, GoLYTELY®, NuLYTELY®, and TriLyteT in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion after 2 days.
• Store liquid MoviPrep® in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion after 1 day.

Warnings

• Please read the medication guide.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to polyethylene glycol or any other part of this drug.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs involved.
• If you have slow movement through the intestines or a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract.

Precautions

• All products:
• Check drugs with healthcare provider. This drug may not mix well with other drugs.
• If you have bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have heart failure, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have liver disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have seizures, talk with healthcare provider.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
• MoviPrep®:
• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. This product (MoviPrep®) contains phenylalanine.
• Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may occur.

Side Effects

• Anal irritation.
• Belly pain.
• Bloating.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Feeling tired or weak.

Monitoring

• Change in health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• If you are unable to drink the solution.
• Severe dizziness or passing out.
• Severe nausea or vomiting.
• Severe belly pain.
• Severe headache.
• Unable to pass urine.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for health help about side effects. You may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Read the package insert for more details.

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