POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, AND SODIUM SULFATE (Oral route) - pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-kol, poe-TAS-ee-um KLOR-ide, SOE-dee-um bye-KARB-oh-nate, SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide, SOE-dee-um SUL-fate.(Drug overview)

Brand names in the Canada --

* Colyte

* Golytely

* Klean-Prep

* Lyteprep

* Peglyte

Dosage forms --

* Powder for Suspension

* Powder for Solution

* Solution

Therapeutic classification: Laxative, Hyperosmotic

DESCRIPTION OF USE

The polyethylene glycol (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.

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE

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 this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies --

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic …