Drug details

GaviLyte-H Tablets and Oral Solution (peg-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride)

type of Laxatives, Osmotic

GaviLyte-H and Bisacodyl delayed-release tablet, for oral use (PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution and bisacodyl delayed-release tablet) is a combination of an osmotic laxative and a stimulant laxative indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. GaviLyte-H is the generic of HalfLytely.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea, and
  • bloating,
  • vomiting.
  • overall discomfort,
  • stomach or abdominal cramping,
  • abdominal fullness,
The following drugs are related to GaviLyte-H Tablets and Oral Solution, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Dulcolax (bisacodyl suppositories)
  • CoLyte (polyethylene glycol and electrolytes solution)
  • GaviLyte-C (polyethylene glycol and electrolytes solution)
  • GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol & electrolytes)
  • GaviLyte-N (peg-3350 and electrolytes)
  • GoLytely (polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes oral solution)
  • NuLytely (polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution)
  • OsmoPrep (sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate and sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous)
  • Sutab (sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride tablets)