Prescription Drug Information: PEG-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate (Page 5 of 6)

Instructions for Use

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium ascorbate, and ascorbic acid for oral solution)

There are two different options for taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution. Your healthcare provider will tell you to take the Two-Day Split-Dosing Regimen option or the One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen option.

Important Information on Polyethylene Glyco l-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution :

You must drink all of the Dose 1 and Dose 2 of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution with either dosing regimen option. Make sure you finish Dose 2 at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy.
After completing Dose 2, it is important that you drink additional clear liquids (including water), but you must stop drinking all liquids at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy.
Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution is lemon flavored containing citral, lemon oil and lime oil; maltodextrin; xanthan gum; and vitamin E.
Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution must be mixed with water. Do not add any other ingredients to Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
Do not mix Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution with starch-based thickeners.
After you start taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution, you can only drink clear liquids (no solid foods) until after your colonoscopy. Examples of clear liquids include:
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water
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clear fruit juices without pulp including apple, white grape, or white cranberry
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strained limeade or lemonade
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coffee or tea (do not use any dairy or non-dairy creamer)
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clear broth
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clear soda
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gelatin (without added fruit or topping, no red or purple)
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popsicles (without pieces of fruit or pulp, no red or purple)
Drink plenty of clear liquids before, during, and after you take Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution, up until 2 hours before your colonoscopy, to help prevent fluid loss (dehydration).
Do not eat or drink anything within 2 hours before your colonoscopy.
Do not eat or drink alcohol, milk, anything colored red or purple or containing pulp.
Do not take other laxatives while taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
Do not take any medicines by mouth (oral) within 1 hour before or after starting each dose of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
Do not eat any solid food while taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution until after your colonoscopy.

To take each dose of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution, you will need:

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Mixing Container that comes with Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution
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One Pouch A
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One Pouch B
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Lukewarm water
For the Two-Day Split-Dosing Regimen:
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On the day before the colonoscopy you can eat breakfast followed by a light lunch (no solid foods). For dinner you may have a clear soup with or without plain yogurt, or plain yogurt only.
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You must finish eating at least 1 hour before you start taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
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You must take the first dose between 10 to 12 hours before the second dose. The second dose must be taken at least 3 ½ hours before the colonoscopy.
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After you start taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution you can only drink clear liquids.
For the One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen:
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On the day before the colonoscopy you can eat breakfast followed by a light lunch. For dinner you may have a clear soup with or without plain yogurt, or plain yogurt only.
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You must finish eating at least 1 hour before you start taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
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You must take the first dose 3 ½ hours before bedtime the evening before the colonoscopy.
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After you start taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution you can only drink clear liquids.
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Take the second dose 1 ½ hours after starting Dose 1.

Two-Day Split-Dosing Regimen Dosing Instructions

Dose 1 – Take this dose the evening before your colonoscopy (10 to 12 hours before Dose 2):

Step 1: Empty the contents of one Pouch A and one Pouch B into the Mixing Container that comes with Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution.
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Step 2: Add lukewarm water to the Fill Line on the Mixing Container. You will need at least 32 ounces.
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Step 3: Mix to completely dissolve the medicine from Pouch A and Pouch B into the lukewarm water. To mix the solution, stir the medicine in the Mixing Container with a spoon, or close the lid and shake.
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Step 4: Drink one 8 oz. (ounce) glass of the solution every 15 minutes. Be sure to drink all of the solution in the Mixing Container. It should take about 1 hour to drink all the liquid.

If you feel like you have severe stomach pain or discomfort you can stop taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution for a short period of time and then continue taking it or you can take smaller sips of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution so that you space out your dose longer than 1 hour. If you still have severe stomach pain, call your healthcare provider.

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Step 5: Refill the Mixing Container with 16 oz. (at least halfway to Fill Line and enough for two 8 oz. glasses) of a clear liquid and drink all of this liquid before you go to bed.
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Dose 2 – Take this dose the next morning on the day of your colonoscopy (start at least 3 ½ hours before your colonoscopy):
Step 1: Repeat steps 1 through 4 from Dose 1 of the Split-Dose (2-Day) instructions.
Step 2: Fill the Mixing Container with 16 oz. (at least halfway to Fill Line and enough for two 8 oz. glasses) of a clear liquid and drink all of this liquid at least 2 hours before your colonoscopy.
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Step 3: Drink only clear liquids up to 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Then stop drinking liquids until after your colonoscopy.

One-Day Evening Only Dosing Regimen Instructions

Dose 1 (take at least 3 ½ hours before bedtime the evening before your colonoscopy):

Step 1: Empty the contents of one Pouch A and one Pouch B into the Mixing Container that comes with Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution .
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Step 2: Add lukewarm water to the Fill Line on the Mixing Container. You will need at least 32 ounces.
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Step 3: Mix to completely dissolve the medicine from Pouch A and Pouch B into the lukewarm water. To mix the solution, stir the medicine in the Mixing Container with a spoon, or close the lid and shake.
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Step 4: Drink one 8 oz. (ounce) glass of the solution every 15 minutes. Be sure to drink all of the solution in the Mixing Container. It should take about 1 hour to drink all the liquid.
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If you feel like you have severe stomach pain or discomfort you can stop taking Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution for a short period of time and then continue taking it or you can take smaller sips of Polyethylene Glycol-3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbate for Oral Solution so that you space out your dose longer than 1 hour. If you still have severe stomach pain, call your healthcare provider.

Dose 2 (take about 1 ½ hours after starting Dose 1):

Step 1: Repeat Steps 1 through 4 from Dose 1 of the Evening Only (1-Day) instructions.
Step 2: After you complete steps 1 through 4, fill the Mixing Container again to the Fill Line with clear liquid and drink all of this liquid before you go to bed.
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Step 3: Drink only clear liquids up to 2 hours before your colonoscopy or as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Then stop drinking liquids until after your colonoscopy.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of
Bausch Health US, LLC
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Revised: June 2023
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