PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride
Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride
Dosage form: powder, for oral solution
Drug class:Laxatives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 23, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
Indications and Usage for PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride
PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or greater.
PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride Dosage and Administration
Dosage Overview
PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution, supplied as a powder, must be reconstituted with water before its use; it is not for direct ingestion [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]. The 4 liter reconstituted PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution contains: 420 grams of polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, 5.72 grams of sodium bicarbonate, 11.2 grams of sodium chloride, and 1.4 grams of potassium chloride. PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution may be used with or without one of the supplied flavor packs.
Administration Instructions Prior to Dosage
On the day prior to the colonoscopy, instruct patients to:
- Take only clear liquids, but avoid red and purple liquids. Patients may consume a light breakfast.
- If adding a PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution flavor pack, pour the contents of the 2 gram flavor powder (i.e., cherry, lemon-lime, orange or pineapple) into the container prior to reconstitution. No additional flavorings should be added. Discard unused flavor packs. The PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride for oral solution flavor packs are for use only in combination with the contents of the accompanyin...
