Polyethylene Glycol 3350

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350
(with Electrolytes)
Combination of
Polyethylene Glycol 3350Laxative
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, and Potassium ChlorideElectrolytes
Names
Trade namesColyte with Flavor Packs
Clinical data
Breastfeedingsafe[1]
Legal
Legal status

Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (with Electolytes) is a laxative solution. This medication aside from being used as a laxative (often for colonoscopy) also has minerals to reestablish electrolytes lost due to the laxative process. [2]

Society and culture

Cost

This laxative has a cost in the U.S. of $17 (USD) for 4000 ml with oral powder to restore minerals [3]

References

  1. "Polyethylene Glycol". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). National Library of Medicine (US). 2006. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. "PEG-3350 with Electolytes Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. "PEG-3350 with Electolytes Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.