Pepto-Bismol and Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts

• Generic Name: bismuth subsalicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, Maalox Total Stomach Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol, Pink Bismuth, Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength, Maximum Strength Stress, Stress Maximum Strength, Kaopectate Extra Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kapectolin, Kao-Tin Bismuth Subsalicylate Formula, Kaopectate Anti-Diarrheal Upset Stomach Reliever, K-Pek, Soothe Chewable, Soothe Regular Strength, Soothe Maximum Strength, Soothe Caplets, Percy Medicine, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool

Pepto-Bismol is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, gas, or upset stomach.

Pepto-Bismol 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

The polyethylene glycol (PEG), sodium and potassium salts solution is used to cleanse the colon (bowel) before a medical test (eg, colonoscopy).

The PEG, sodium and potassium salts solution is a laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy.

Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium and potassium salts is available only with your doctor's prescription.