GaviLyte N

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 Oct 22, 2021.

Indications and Usage for GaviLyte N

GaviLyte-N is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or greater.

GaviLyte N Dosage and Administration

Dosage Overview

GaviLyte-N, 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 GaviLyte-N 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. GaviLyte-N 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:

1. Take only clear liquids, but avoid red and purple liquids. Patients may consume a light breakfast.
2. If adding a GaviLyte-N flavor pack, pour the contents of the 2 gram flavor powder (i.e., cherry, lemon, or orange) into the container prior to reconstitution. No additional flavorings should be added. Discard unused flavor packs. The GaviLyte-N flavor packs are for use only in combination with the contents of the accompanying 4 liter container.
3. Early in the evening prior to colonoscopy, fill the supplied container containing the GaviLyte-N powder (and if applicable, a flavor powder) with lukewarm water (to facilitate dissolution) to the 4 liter fill line. The solution is clear and colorless when reconstituted to a final volume of 4 liters.
4. After capping the container, shake vigorously several times to ensure that the ingredients are dissolved. When reconstituted use with...