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CoLyte
CoLyte Side Effects Center
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Colyte (peg-3350 & electrolytes) for Oral Solution is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination. Side effects may include but are not limited to, severe stomach pain or bloating, no bowel movement within two hours after use, or gagging.
Colyte with flavor packs can be administered orally or by nasogastric tube. Patients should fast at least three hours prior to administration. A one hour waiting period after the appearance of clear liquid stool should be allowed prior to examination to complete bowel evacuation. No foods except clear liquids should be permitted prior to examination after Colyte with flavor packs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should take current medications before or after drinking Colyte oral solution. Colyte may be harmful to a developing fetus, and it is not known whether the solution passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Colyte should be given to a pregnant patient only if clearly needed. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Our Colyte (peg-3350 & electrolytes) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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CoLyte in Detail - Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor if you have any of these serious side effects:
- severe stomach pain or bloating;
- no bowel movement within 2 hours after use; or
- gagging, choking, or vomiting.
If you have any of these side effects, you may need to drink the medication more slowly, or stop using it for a short time.
Less serious side effects may include:
- mild stomach cramps, gas, or bloating;
- rectal pain or irritation;
- nausea; or
- passing gas.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for CoLyte (PEG Electrolytes Solution) »
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CoLyte Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, fainting, sudden shortness of breath.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Read the entire patient information overview for CoLyte (PEG Electrolytes Solution)»
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
CoLyte FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most frequent adverse reactions, occurring in up to 50% of patients. Abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation occur less frequently. These adverse reactions are transient. Isolated cases of urticaria, rhinorrhea, dermatitis, and rarely anaphylaxis, angioedema, tongue edema, and face edema have been reported which may represent allergic reactions.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for CoLyte (PEG Electrolytes Solution) »
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