Colyte Alternatives Compared
| Colyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | Polyethylene glycol 3350 |
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| Colyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | Polyethylene glycol 3350 |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Constipation - Chronic, Bowel Preparation, Gastrointestinal Decontamination. Colyte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Constipation - Acute, Constipation, Bowel Preparation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. MiraLAX may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation, Constipation - Acute, Constipation, Bowel Preparation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Related suggestions Bowel Preparation
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| More about Colyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | More about MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | More about Polyethylene glycol 3350 | ||||||||||||||||
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Colyte has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
MiraLAX has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 260 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 343 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all MiraLAX prices |
View all Polyethylene glycol 3350 prices |
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| Other polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes brands include: Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-G, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, Suflave, TriLyte View more | Other polyethylene glycol 3350 brands include: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax | ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Colyte:
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A total of 221 drugs are known to interact with MiraLAX:
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A total of 221 drugs are known to interact with Polyethylene glycol 3350:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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February 18, 1999 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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