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Colyte (Polyethylene Glycol 3350) - Summary

 


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COLYTE SUMMARY

colyte® with flavor packs is a colon lavage preparation provided as water-soluble components for solution. In solution this preparation with one flavor pack added delivers the following, in grams per liter.

colyte® with flavor packs is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination.

PEDIATRIC USE

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

GERIATRIC USE

Published literature contains isolated reports of serious adverse reactions following the administration of PEG-ELS products in patients over 60 years of age. These adverse events include upper GI bleeding from Mallory-Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation, asystole, sudden dyspnea with pulmonary edema, and "butterfly-like" infiltrate on chest x-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG.


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COLYTE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Colyte (Polyethylene Glycol 3350)

SodiumPhosphate (NaP) versus polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution (PEG-ELS) tolerability: a prospective randomized study in patients with gynecological malignancy. [2008]

Differences in taste between two polyethylene glycol preparations. [2007.12]

Polyethylene glycol 3350 plus electrolytes for chronic constipation in children: a double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study. [2007.11]

A randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial of polyethylene glycol laxative for chronic treatment of chronic constipation. [2007.07]

A Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Polyethylene Glycol Laxative for Chronic Treatment of Chronic Constipation. [2007.03.31]

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Clinical Trials Related to Colyte (Polyethylene Glycol 3350)

AmitizaŽ Plus GoLYTELYŽ vs. Placebo Plus GoLYTELYŽ for Outpatient Colonoscopy Preparation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. [Recruiting]

HalfLytely Bowel Prep System for Colonoscopy [Completed]

Split Dose Golytely With Amitiza Pretreatment Versus Split Dose Golytely Plus Placebo in Outpatient Colonoscopy [Completed]

A Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of 3 Bowel Preparations in the Pediatric Population [Completed]

A Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of HalfLytely Vs Visicol Prior To Colonoscopy. [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-06-22

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