OCL Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (PEG/ih-LECK-troh-lite)
OCL Oral Uses
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.
How To Use OCL Oral
Follow any special diet instructions provided by your doctor. For best results, do not eat solid food for 3 or more hours before starting to take this product. Never eat solid food within 2 hours of drinking the mixed liquid. Usually, you may eat solid food after the procedure.
Before using this product, mix it as directed. Read and follow all directions provided by the manufacturer to mix this product. After mixing, place the container in the refrigerator until ready to drink. Chilling the mixed liquid will improve its taste.
This product is taken by mouth without food or as directed by your doctor. It may also be given through a nose-to-stomach (nasogastric) tube. Dosage is based on your age.
Quickly drink one 8-ounce glass (240 milliliters) of the mixture every 10 minutes until you finish the entire container (4 liters), or take as directed by your doctor. It is best to drink the mixed liquid quickly instead of sipping slowly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to mix or take this product or what to expect after taking this product.
Watery bowel movements usually begin about 1 hour after you start to drink the mixed liquid. Since the bowel movements can be very large and watery, you may drink more clear liquids so that you do not lose too much body water (become dehydrated).
Do not take any other medications by mouth within 1 hour of starting to drink the mixed liquid because your body may not absorb the other medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure when to take your other medications.
