Common Questions about PEG 3350 Electrolytes (Golytely)

Do I need to refrigerate PEG 3350 electrolytes?

You can keep PEG 3350 electrolytes powder at room temperature. Once you have mixed it with water and made an oral solution, you need to refrigerate it (do not freeze). Only the Plenvu brand oral solution can be stored at room temperature.

Do I have to drink all 4 liters of PEG 3350?

Yes, to properly clean your bowel and prepare it for colonoscopy and barium enema, you should drink all 4 liters of the PEG 3350 electrolytes oral solution as directed. You may have one or more bowel movements (watery stool) before you finish drinking all the solution, but you should finish it all because there may still be some stool left in your colon.

What should I eat and drink while taking PEG 3350 electrolytes?

You should drink clear liquids while taking PEG 3350 electrolytes. You can have a light breakfast before starting the bowel prep. But don’t eat any solid food after you start taking the medication.

What should I do if I throw up after taking PEG 3350 electrolytes?

Tell your doctor if you vomit (throw up) after taking PEG 3350 electrolytes. Your provider will tell you if you need to repeat a dose or take another bowel preparation product.

How long do you poop after PEG 3350 electrolytes?

You should have a bowel movement about 1 hour after starting the bowel preparation with PEG 3350 electrolytes. You may have multiple bowel movements while you are taking this medication. Make sure you have access to a bathroom during this time.

What time should I start drinking PEG 3350 electrolytes?

Your doctor may ask you to start drinking PEG 3350 electrolytes the evening before or the morning of your colonoscopy. 

What is the price of PEG 3350 electrolytes without insurance?

Without insurance, PEG 3350 electrolytes can be as high as $31.41, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $15.88 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of PEG 3350 electrolytes with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on PEG 3350 electrolytes—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for PEG 3350 electrolytes. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.