Find a Drug
Advanced Search

Professional

Go-Lytely

Patient Information
font size

PATIENT INFORMATION

COLYTE® and COLYTE®-FLAVORED produce a watery stool which cleanses the bowel prior to examination.

For best results, no solid food should be ingested during the 3 to 4 hour period prior to the initiation of COLYTE® or COLYTE®-FLAVORED administration. In no case should solid foods be eaten within 2 hours of drinking COLYTE® or COLYTE®-FLAVORED.

The rate of administration is 240 ml (8 fl. oz.) every 10 minutes. Rapid drinking of each portion is preferred rather than drinking small amounts continuously. The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of COLYTE® or COLYTE®-FLAVORED administration. Administration of COLYTE® or COLYTE®-FLAVORED should be continued until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. This normally requires the consumption of approximately 3-4 liters (3-4 quarts), although more or less may be required in some patients. The unused portion should be discarded.

Brand Name: Go-Lytely
Generic Name: PEG Electrolytes Solution

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Bookmark this page:


Women's Health

Find out what women really need.

WebMD Symptom Checker - Start Here Ringworm Slideshow: Watch and Learn

Herbal First AidHerbal First Aid
Herbal medicine is ancient, but only in recent years have many people started to take notice of its all natural healing powers. See more WebMD Videos »