Colyte

Colyte USES: This medication is a laxative. It is used to clear the intestine before rectal or bowel examinations.

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Colyte Uses This medication is a laxative. It is used to clear the intestine before rectal or bowel examinations. Notes This medication causes diarrhea within 30 minutes to one hour. Do not add any flavoring, ice or other ingredients to the solution. Storage Store solution in the refrigerator and use within 48 hours. Photos How To Use This medication is taken by mouth or may be given through a nose tube if necessary. The powder must be diluted using tap water as directed. Shake well to dissolve the powder completely. Drink one 8 ounce glassful of the solution every ten minutes until the total amount prescribed is taken. Rapid drinking of each glassful is preferred to drinking small amounts continuously. Do not take any oral medication within one hour of taking this or it may not be absorbed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about rescheduling doses of other medications. Be sure to follow any special dietary restrictions or instructions given based on the type and timing of the procedure being done. Fasting is recommended for at least 3 to 4 hours before taking this. No foods except clear liquids are usually permitted after taking this. Side Effects Nausea, bloating and stomach fullness are most common. Stomach cramps, vomiting and rectal irritation may also occur. These effects should be temporary. If they continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this product, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of bowel/intestinal disease or any allergies. This product should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This product may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Children under 2 years of age may develop low blood sugar while using this product. Symptoms include fast heartbeat, sweating and agitation or hunger. Missed Dose If you forget to take this when directed or remember too late to finish it, call your doctor for instructions. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of quinidine, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), amphetamines and adrenaline-like drugs such as pseudoephedrine. Many cold-and-cold products contain decongestants such as pseudoephedrine. Check labels carefully and consult your pharmacist for more details. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 57 Time Taken: 1 days Reason: colonoscopy Date: 7 September 2009 Side Effects The first quart or Colyte went down fine, except for the bloating. The other quarts that follow were almost like I felt sick and shaky and could not think of drinking anymore. Additional Thoughts pineapple flavor packet good. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 51 Time Taken: Reason: prep Date: 7 June 2006 Side Effects took 3 hours to take effect. It was the unflavored Colyte. First 1/3 of the jug was ok, then started gag reflex each gulp. A straw helped with that. but 3/4 done and no results. After laying down a bit things started. The last 4 cups were ok. Additional Thoughts seemed to work. I used some sort of powder in a lot less water last time, worked as well without that whole gallon of fluid. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 46 Time Taken: 1 days Reason: Colonoscopy prep Date: 22 July 2006 Side Effects Horrible migrane type headache, nausea. Worked fast, 1 hour. Found it impossible to drink whole 4 liters. I am a small woman, 5", 105lbs. No way to ingest that much liquid. I almost feel toxic from having ingested it. Horrible stuff!!!!! Additional Thoughts I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. I have had the phospho-soda before and that was much less to drink and had better effect.

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