Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
GoLYTELY, CoLyte, Nulytely, Moviprep, Plenvu, Trilyte
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Osmotic laxative
Forms:
Powder to make an oral solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
For cleansing the colon in preparation for a colonoscopy or barium enema examination
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
PEG 3350 Electrolytes (Golytely) Drug Class
Polyethylene glycol 3350 (pol-ee-eth-eh-leen glye-cohl) is an osmotic laxative. This preparation also contains electrolytes to prevent fluid and electrolyte disturbances caused by the removal of too much body fluid when the colon is emptied.
PEG 3350 Electrolytes (Golytely) Age Range
PEG 3350 electrolytes (GoLYTELY) is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients. Other products containing polyethylene glycol 3350 may be approved for use in children.
SOCIAL