Bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes

Generic name: bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG-3350) with electrolytes [ bis-a-KOE-dil-and-pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]
Brand names: GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs, HalfLytely and Bisacodyl, Half Lytely and Bisacodyl Lemon Lime, HalfLytely and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs
Dosage form: oral kit (-)
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 29, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 is a laxative that is used to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy.

Bisacodyl and PEG-3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 with electrolytes if you have:

• a bowel obstruction or severe constipation;

• perforation (a hole or tear) of your intestines;

• toxic colitis or toxic megacolon; or

• slow digestion or problems with food emptying from your stomach.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a stomach or intestinal disorder (such as ulcerative colitis or gastric reflux);

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low blood levels of potassium or sodium);

• kidney disease;

• heart problems;

• trouble swallowing;

• a seizure; or

• withdrawal from alcohol or a benzodiazepine (such as Valium or Xanax).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take bisacodyl and PEG-3350?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your bowel cleanse. You may get dehydrated easily while using bisacodyl and PEG-3350.

This medicine contains a bisacodyl tablet and also a PEG-3350 powder to mix into a solution. You will take the tablet first and then drink the solution once you begin having bowel movements.

Prepare the solution as follows:

• Mix the powder with 2 liters of water.

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