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Gavilyte-C (peg 3350/sod sulf/sod bicarb/sod chloride/potassium chloride)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Glycerin (glycerol), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and sorbitol are hyperosmotic laxatives.

USES: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements.

Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.

Generic name: peg 3350/sod sulf/sod bicarb/sod chloride/potassium chloride
Pronunciation: (PEG/ih-LECK-troh-lite)

Reference product & biosimilars

No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Gavilyte-C:

  • Bowel Evacuation

Dosing

Prior to bowel cleansing, a copy of the patient information (containing careful instructions on the proper methods of reconstitution and administration of the laxatives) provided by the manufacturer should be given to the patient.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

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Adverse reactions

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Precautions

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ICD codes

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data