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GoLYTELY 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 Canada) Powder for oral solution (U.S. and Canada)
Why prescribed GoLYTELY. Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG-ES) is used to cleanse the bowel before a gastrointestinal examination or surgery. It works by causing diarrhea. GoLYTELY is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used GoLYTELY. Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution (PEG-ES) comes as a powder to take by mouth. You should prepare the solution in the container; follow the instructions on the label carefully. An 8-ounce glass of solution should be rapidly swallowed every 10 minutes until the prescribed amount of liquid has been taken or your stool is watery, clear, and free of solid matter. Your doctor will tell you at what time you should begin drinking PEG-ES. You should not eat for at least 3-4 hours before you are told to begin drinking PEG-ES. You should not take any oral medications within 1 hour of starting PEG-ES. You should begin having bowel movements within 1 hour of beginning PEG-ES. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take PEG-ES exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Some brand names: - Colyte with Flavor Packs - Colyte-flavored - Go-Evac - GoLYTELY - Klean-Prep - NuLYTELY - NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor - OCL - PEG-3350 & Electrolytes - Peglyte - Polyethylene Glycol and Electrolytes |