Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Constipation and bowel cleansers
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COLYTE |
| Manufacturer |
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Schwarz Pharma, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Isosmotic bowel cleanser. |
| Generic Name |
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Polyethylene glycol 3350 60g, sodium chloride 1.46g, potassium chloride 0.745g, sodium bicarbonate 1.68g, sodium sulfate 5.68g; per liter of soln; pwd for reconstitution. |
| Also |
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• COLYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS
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| Indications |
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Bowel cleansing before colonoscopy or barium enema exam. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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After fasting for 3–4 hrs, 240mL orally every 10 minutes or 20–30mL/minute by NG tube until fecal discharge is clear. Usual dose 3–4 liters. Only clear liquids until exam. |
| Contraindications |
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GI obstruction or perforation. Gastric retention. Toxic colitis. Toxic megacolon. Ileus. |
| Precautions |
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Severe ulcerative colitis. Impaired gag reflex. Semi- or unconsciousness. Risk of aspiration or regurgitation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Interactions |
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Drugs administered within 1 hour of start of Colyte may not be absorbed. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal fullness or bloating, cramps, vomiting, anal irritation. |
| How Supplied |
Colyte w. Flavor Packs—4L (disposable jug w. 4 flavor packs)
Colyte—4L (disposable jug) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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