Complete dosing information for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350 AND ELECTROLYTES WITH FLAVOR PACK
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION GaviLyte- C with flavor pack can be administered orally or by nasogastric tube. Patients should fast at least 3 hours prior to administration. A one hour waiting period after the appearance of clear liquid stool should be allowed prior to examination to complete bowel evacuation. No foods except clear liquids should be permitted prior to examination after GaviLyte- C with flavor pack administration. ORAL: The recommended adult oral dose is 240 mL (8 fl. oz.) every 10 minutes (see INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS). Lavage is complete when fecal discharge is clear. Lavage is usually complete after the ingestion of 3 to 4 liters. NASOGASTRIC TUBE: GaviLyte- C with flavor pack is administered at a rate of 20 to 30 mL per minute (1.2 to 1.8 L/hour). PREPARATION OF GaviLyte- C with flavor pack SOLUTION: This preparation can be used with or without the lemon flavor pack. 1. To add flavor, tear open lemon flavor pack at the indicated marking and pour contents into the bottle