Magnesium Sulfate in Dextrose Injection and PEG-3350 with Electolytes

• Generic Name: magnesium sulfate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Epsom Salt

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines.

Magnesium sulfate is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Not all external uses for magnesium sulfate have been approved by the FDA. Epsom salt should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Magnesium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

PEG-3350 with Electolytes 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.

PEG-3350 with Electolytes is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures.

PEG-3350 with Electolytes may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.