Polyethylene Glycol and Electrolytes (Local).

 
In the U.S. -- 
     Co-Lav 
     Colovage 
     Colyte 
     Colyte-flavored 
     Colyte with Flavor Packs 
     Go-Evac 
     GoLYTELY 
     NuLYTELY 
     NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor 
     OCL 
 
In Canada -- 
     Colyte 
     GoLYTELY 
     Klean-Prep 
     Peglyte 
     PEG-3350 & Electrolytes 
     Evacuant (bowel) 
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 
 
     Oral solution (U.S. and …