POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE (GaviLyte – N) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE

What is the Trade Name for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE?

GaviLyte – N

What are the Indications for POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GaviLyte-N for oral solution is a combination of PEG 3350, an osmotic laxative, and electrolytes indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or greater ( 1 ) GaviLyte-N is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 months or greater.

 

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