GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs
Generic name: bisacodyl and polyethylene glycol (PEG-3350) with electrolytes [ bis-a-KOE-dil-and-pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]
Brand name: GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs
Drug class:Laxatives
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 GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl with Flavor Packs 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.
Shake well until the powder dissolves completely.
Add one of the supplied flavor packs if desired. Do not add other flavor...
