Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, and Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution and Vi-Atro

• 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

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.

Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures.

Polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: atropine / diphenoxylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lomotil, Lonox, Lomocot, Vi-Atro

Diphenoxylate and atropine combination is used along with other measures (eg, fluid and electrolyte treatment) to treat severe diarrhea. Diphenoxylate helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

Diphenoxylate is chemically related to some narcotics and may be habit-forming if taken in doses that are larger than prescribed. If higher than normal doses of the combination are taken, the atropine will cause unpleasant effects.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.