HalfLytely With Flavor Packs Oral
Generic Name: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (PEG) 3350 W/ ELECTROLYTE AND
BISACODYL - ORAL
Pronounced: (pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-kole/),(ee-LECK-tro-lite and
bis-a-KOE-dil)
HalfLytely With Flavor Packs Oral Uses
This medication is used to clean the intestine to prepare you
for rectal or bowel examinations.
This product is a combination of two laxatives, bisacodyl and
PEG with electrolyte. Bisacodyl works directly on the large
intestine to make you have bowel movements. It is known as a
stimulant-type laxative. PEG with electrolyte works by holding
water in the stool to cause watery bowel movements. It is known as
an osmotic-type laxative.
How To Use HalfLytely With Flavor Packs Oral
Take this product by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor.
Do not take antacids for at least one hour before starting this
product. Take the prescribed number of bisacodyl tablets with water
before using the PEG with electrolyte oral solution. Do not chew or
crush the tablets. You should have a bowel movement usually within
1 to 6 hours after taking the bisacodyl tablets. After you have
your first bowel movement or after waiting for a maximum of 6
hours, begin drinking the PEG with electrolyte oral solution.
The PEG with electrolyte powder must be mixed with water before
use. Follow the instructions provided with the product or as
directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Fill the container with the
correct amount of water, cap the bottle, and shake well to make
sure the powder dissolves completely. Do not add any other
ingredients to the solution. Drink one full glass (8 ounces or 240
milliliters) of the solution every 10 minutes until you finish the
total amount prescribed by your doctor. Rapid drinking of each
glassful is preferred to drinking small amounts continuously. Do
not save any unused solution for future use. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions about how to use this
product.
Do not take any other medication by mouth within one hour of
starting this product since the other medication may not be
absorbed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about rescheduling your
other medications while you are taking this product.
Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions about your diet
before starting this product, while you are taking it, and after
you finish the product. It is usually recommended that you drink
only clear liquids and do not eat any solid food when you are
preparing for your bowel examination. Do not drink large amounts of
fluids after taking this product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions.
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