Maalox and MoviPrep

• Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Alamag

• It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes
• Dosage Forms: power for oral solution
• Other Brand Names: MoviPrep, Colyte with Flavor Packs, GaviLyte-C, GoLYTELY, NuLYTELY Orange, NuLYTELY with Flavor Packs, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, TriLyte with Flavor Packs, NuLYTELY, TriLyte, Suclear

MoviPrep (polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution) is a laxative solution that stimulates bowel movements. This medication also contains minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool.

MoviPrep is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures. MoviPrep cleans your colon by causing you to have diarrhea (loose stools).

Cleaning your colon with MoviPrep helps your healthcare provider see the inside of your colon more clearly during your colonoscopy.