See FDA-Approved Patient Labeling

• If a patient experiences severe bloating, distention or abdominal pain, administration of the solution should be slowed or temporarily discontinued until the symptoms abate. Patients should be advised to report these events to their physician.
• Hives and skin rashes have been reported that are suggestive of an allergic reaction. Patients should be advised to report to their physician any allergic reaction. Medication should be discontinued.
• Instruct patients NOT to drink large quantities of clear liquids [see Warnings and PRECAUTIONS].
• Consider performing baseline and post-colonoscopy laboratory tests (sodium, potassium, calcium, creatinine, and BUN) in patients with impaired water handling (renal insufficiency, taking diuretics) [see Warnings and PRECAUTIONS].
• Inform patients that oral medication administered within one hour of the start of administration of HalfLytely solution may be flushed from the GI tract and the medication may not be absorbed.

FDA-Approved Patient Labeling

• HalfLytely and Bisacodyl Tablets Bowel Prep Kit produces a watery stool which cleanses the colon.
• No solid food or milk (clear liquids only) should be consumed on the day of the preparation.
• Take two 5 mg bisacodyl delayed release tablets with water (do NOT chew or crush tablets).
• Prepare the HalfLytely solution according to the instructions on the kit.
• No additional ingredients (other than flavor packs provided) should be added to the solution.
• After you have a bowel movement, or waiting a maximum of six hours, drink ALL of the HalfLytely solution.
• Drink the 2 liter HalfLytely solution at a rate of 8 ounces every 10 minutes. Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously.
• No antacids should be taken within one hour of taking the bisacodyl delayed release tablets.
• Do not drink large quantities of clear liquids after taking the HalfLytely solution until your colonoscopy.
• The first bowel movement should occur approximately 1-6 hours after taking the two bisacodyl delayed release tablets.
• Abdominal bloating or distention may occur before the first bowel movement. If your abdominal distention or discomfort continues stop drinking the HalfLytely solution temporarily or drink each portion at longer intervals until your symptoms disappear.

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