If you are getting ready to have a
colonoscopy or
barium enema x-ray, your healthcare provider may instruct you to take GoLYTELY
® (
polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution) beforehand. What is this product used for? GoLYTELY is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the
colon. It softens the stool and causes watery bowel movements -- these actions aid in emptying the colon completely, allowing your doctor to see your colon more clearly.
GoLYTELY comes in the form of a powder that is mixed with lukewarm water and drunk in eight-ounce doses every 10 minutes until bowel movements are watery and clear, or until four liters are consumed.
(Click GoLYTELY for a more in-depth look at this prescription drug, including what you should know before taking it. Other topics discussed include side effects, available strengths, what to do if you miss a dose, and more.)
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