Charcoal / sorbitol Alternatives Compared

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Charcoal / sorbitol	GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	Enter another drug to compare

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Charcoal / sorbitol	GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	Enter another drug to compare
Over-the-counter Prescribed for Gastrointestinal Decontamination. Charcoal / sorbitol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Bowel Preparation, Gastrointestinal Decontamination. GaviLyte-G may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Prescription only Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Bowel Preparation, Gastrointestinal Decontamination. Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more	Related suggestions Gastrointestinal Decontamination PEG-3350 with Electolytes MoviPrep NuLYTELY GaviLyte-N Colyte GoLYTELY
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Ratings & Reviews
Be the first to share your experience with this drug.	GaviLyte-G has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 58 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 1098 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.
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Drug Class
Antidotes	Laxatives	Laxatives
Side Effects
Charcoal / sorbitol side effects	GaviLyte-G side effects	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes side effects
Generic Availability
N/A	N/A	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms Available
N/A	Oral powder for reconstitution	N/A
Brand Names
Actidose Plus Sorbitol, Char-Flo with Sorbitol, Insta-Char with Sorbitol	Other polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes brands include: Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, Suflave, TriLyte View more	Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-G, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, Suflave, TriLyte View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.
N/A	N/A	N/A
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N Category N Not classified See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 81 drugs are known to interact with Charcoal / sorbitol: 3 major drug interactions (9 brand and generic names) 77 moderate drug interactions (708 brand and generic names) 1 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)	A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with GaviLyte-G: 35 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names) 356 moderate drug interactions (1425 brand and generic names) 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)	A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes: 35 major drug interactions (100 brand and generic names) 356 moderate drug interactions (1425 brand and generic names) 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.	Oral medications may not be properly absorbed when they are taken within one hour before starting... View more	Oral medications may not be properly absorbed when they are taken within one hour before starting... View more
Disease Interactions
Gastrointestinal obstruction Seizures Inflammatory bowel disease Intestinal obstruction disorders Fluid expansion Diabetes Sodium imbalances	Inflammatory bowel disease Intestinal obstruction disorders GI obstruction/perforation Arrhythmias Impaired gag reflex Renal disease Seizures	Inflammatory bowel disease Intestinal obstruction disorders GI obstruction/perforation Arrhythmias Impaired gag reflex Renal disease Seizures
First Approval Date
N/A	N/A	N/A
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.
N/A	N/A	N/A
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Side effects Pregnancy warnings Dosage information Drug interactions	Side effects Pregnancy warnings Dosage information Drug interactions	Side effects Pregnancy warnings Dosage information Drug interactions
Patient resources
N/A	GaviLyte-G uses	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
N/A	Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Gastrointestinal Decontamination	Constipation - Chronic Bowel Preparation Gastrointestinal Decontamination	Constipation - Chronic Bowel Preparation Gastrointestinal Decontamination

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