Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (Local).

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. --

 
   Co-Lav 
   Colovage 
   Colyte 
   Colyte-flavored 
   Go-Evac 
   GoLYTELY 
   NuLYTELY 
   NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor 
   OCL 
 

In Canada --

 
   Colyte 
   GoLYTELY 
   Klean-Prep 
   Peglyte 
 

Description The polyethylene glycol (pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-col) (PEG) and electrolytes solution is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests or surgery of the colon. The PEG-electrolyte solution is usually taken by mouth. However, sometimes it is given in the hospital through a nasogastric tube (a tube inserted through the nose).

The PEG-electrolyte solution acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild diarrhea. In this way, it flushes all solid material from the colon, so the doctor can have a clear view of the colon.

The PEG-electrolyte solution is available only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in the following dosage forms:

 
   Oral 
      o Oral solution (U.S. and Canada) 
      o …