Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts (Oral)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• GaviLyte-N with Flavor Pack
• Nulytely
• TriLyte w/Flavor Packs

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Laxative, Hyperosmotic

Uses for polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and electrolytes combination solution is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) before a medical test (eg, colonoscopy).

PEG-electrolyte solution is a laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy.

Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of PEG- electrolyte solution in children 6 months of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 6 months.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of PEG-electrolyte solution in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution in patients using polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Amantadine
• Atropine
• Belladonna
• Belladonna Alkaloids
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