Before specific intestinal exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays, PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clear up the intestines. It works as a laxative by pulling significant amounts of water into the colon. Watery bowel motions are the outcome of this impact. Clearing feces from the intestines allows your doctor to inspect the intestines more thoroughly throughout your treatment.
Forms in GaviLyte-C is available
- Powder
- Liquid
How to use GaviLyte-C?
Some brands of this medication include a Medication Guide. Before you begin using this medicine, read the Medication Guide issued by your chemist, if one is available. If you have any concerns, see your doctor or chemist.
Follow any particular dietary advice given to you by your doctor. Do not consume solid meals from the day before your treatment until the day following.
Before using, this product must be combined with water as indicated. To combine this product, carefully read and follow all instructions. Refrigerate the container after it has been mixed. The flavor of the blended drink will enhance if it is chilled.
This product may impair the performance of some liquid thickeners (starch-based solutions), increasing the risk of choking. If you use liquid thickeners with this product, consult your chemist to find a liquid thickener that will not interact with it.
The dose is determined by your medical condition, procedure, and treatment response.
As prescribed by your doctor, take the combination by mouth. Instead of drinking leisurely, consume the combined beverage rapidly. A nose-to-stomach (nasogastric) tube can also be used to administer the mixture. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for when and how much to drink. Make sure to finish the quantity prescribed by your doctor.
Watery bowel motions normally start within 1 hour of drinking the blended drinks. To avoid dehydration, drink lots of clear liquids as advised by your doctor.
Take no additional drugs by mouth within 1 hour of starting this product. This may impair the effectiveness of the other drug. If you are unsure about when to take your other drugs, see your doctor or chemist.
Adverse Effects
Nausea, bloating, or sensations of fullness in the stomach/abdomen are frequent side effects. Less frequently, stomach/abdominal pains, vomiting, and anal discomfort occur. Inform your doctor or chemist right once if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Remember that your doctor has recommended this medicine because the benefit to you outweighs the risk of adverse effects. Many people who use this drug have no major adverse effects.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, contact your doctor immediately: severe stomach/abdominal pain that does not go away, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat, sudden shortness of breath, bloody stools, rectal bleeding, seizure, signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine).
It is uncommon for this medicine to cause a severe allergic response. However, get medical attention immediately if you detect any of the following signs of a severe allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (particularly of the face/tongue/throat), extreme dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
This is not an exhaustive list of potential negative effects. Contact your doctor or chemist if you detect any other side effects not listed above.
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