Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes With Flavor Pack

Prescription

Brand names: GaviLyte - C TM

Dosage Form

Liquid/Solution

Route

ORAL

Manufacturer

Lupin Pharmaceuticals,Inc.

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is a white, colon lavage preparation provided as water-soluble components for solution. In solution this preparation with lemon flavor pack added delivers the following, in grams per liter. Polyethylene glycol 3350 240.00 Sodium chloride 5.84 Potassium chloride 6.72 Sodium bicarbonate 2.98 Sodium sulfate 22.72 Flavor ingredients 0.500 When dissolved in sufficient water to make 4 liters, the final solution contains 125 mEq/L sodium, 10 mEq/L potassium, 20 mEq/L bicarbonate, 80 mEq/L sulfate, 35 mEq/L chloride and 18 mEq/L polyethylene glycol 3350. The reconstituted solution is an isosmotic solution, for oral administration, having mild salty taste. This preparation can be used without the lemon flavor pack and is administered orally or via nasogastric tube. Each lemon flavor pack (2 g) contains natural lemon flavor powder, saccharin sodium, maltodextrin.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Polyethylene Glycol 3350	-
Potassium Chloride	-
Sodium Bicarbonate	-
Sodium Chloride	-
Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GaviLyte- C with flavor pack can be administered orally or by nasogastric tube. Patients should fast at least 3 hours prior to administration. A one hour waiting period after the appearance of clear liquid stool should be allowed prior to examination to complete bowel evacuation. No foods except clear liquids should be permitted prior to examination after GaviLyte- C with flavor pack administration. ORAL: The recommended adult oral dose is 240 mL (8 fl. oz.) every 10 minutes (see INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS). Lavage is complete when fecal discharge is clear. Lavage is usually complete after the ingestion of 3 to 4 liters. NASOGASTRIC TUBE: GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is administered at a rate of 20 to 30 mL per minute (1.2 to 1.8 L/hour). PREPARATION OF GaviLyte- C with flavor pack SOLUTION: This preparation can be used with or without the lemon flavor pack. 1. To add flavor, tear open lemon flavor pack at the indicated marking and pour contents into the bottle BEFORE reconstitution. 2. SHAKE WELL to incorporate flavoring into the powder. 3. Add tap water to FILL line. Replace cap tightly and mix or shake well until all ingredients have dissolved. (No other additional ingredients, e.g. flavorings, should be added to the solution.) Note: If not using flavor pack, omit steps one and two, above.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most frequent adverse reactions, occurring in up to 50% of patients. Abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation occur less frequently. These adverse reactions are transient. Isolated cases of urticaria, rhinorrhea, dermatitis, and rarely anaphylaxis, angioedema, tongue edema, and face edema have been reported which may represent allergic reactions.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS Flavor pack is for use only in combination with the contents of the accompanying 4 liter container. No other additional ingredients (e.g., flavorings) should be added to the solution. GaviLyte- C with flavor pack should be used with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients with ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis or toxic megacolon.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GaviLyte- C with flavor pack can be administered orally or by nasogastric tube. Patients should fast at least 3 hours prior to administration. A one hour waiting period after the appearance of clear liquid stool should be allowed prior to examination to complete bowel evacuation. No foods except clear liquids should be permitted prior to examination after GaviLyte- C with flavor pack administration. ORAL: The recommended adult oral dose is 240 mL (8 fl. oz.) every 10 …

WARNINGS Flavor pack is for use only in combination with the contents of the accompanying 4 liter container. No other additional ingredients (e.g., flavorings) should be added to the solution. GaviLyte- C with flavor pack should be used with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis.

CONTRAINDICATIONS GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is contraindicated in patients with ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis or toxic megacolon.

Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes With Flavor Pack is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes With Flavor Pack drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes With Flavor Pack label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 966914 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes With Flavor Pack (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS