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TRILYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS
Constipation and bowel cleansers
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Drug Name:

TRILYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Polyethylene glycol 3350 420g, sodium chloride 11.2g, potassium chloride 1.48g, sodium bicarbonate 5.72g, flavor 3.22g/pack; per 4 liters of soln; pwd for reconstitution (add 1 flavor pack before reconstitution).

Company:
UCB Inc.

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Indications for TRILYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS:

Bowel cleansing before colonoscopy.

Adult Dose for TRILYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS:

After fasting for 3–4 hrs, 240mL orally every 10 minutes or 20–30mL/minute by NG tube until rectal discharge is clear or 4 liters consumed. May interrupt if severe GI disturbances occur. Only clear liquids until exam.

Children's Dose for TRILYTE w. FLAVOR PACKS:

<6months: not recommended. ≥6months: No solid food for at least 2 hrs, then 25mL/kg per hour orally or by NG tube until rectal discharge is clear or 4 liters consumed. May interrupt if severe GI disturbances occur. Only clear liquids until exam.

Pharmacological Class:

Isosmotic bowel cleanser.

Contraindications:

GI obstruction or perforation. Gastric retention. Toxic colitis. Toxic megacolon. Ileus.

Warnings/Precautions:

Severe ulcerative colitis. Impaired gag reflex. Semi- or unconsciousness. Risk of aspiration or regurgitation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Monitor young children (<2yrs) for hypoglycemia or dehydration.

Interactions:

Drugs administered within 1 hour of start of TriLyte may not be absorbed.

Adverse Reactions:

Nausea, abdominal fullness or bloating, cramps, vomiting, anal irritation. Children: dehydration, hypokalemia.

How Supplied:

TriLyte w. Flavor Packs—4L (disposable bottle w. flavor packs attached)