GaviLyte G Dosage

Important Preparation and Administration Instructions

• Correct fluid and electrolyte abnormalities before treatment with Gavilyte-G.
• Reconstitute Gavilyte-G with water prior to ingestion, do not take undissolved Gavilyte-G. Do not reconstitute with other liquids and/or add starch-based thickeners to the mixing container.
• Do not take oral medications within 1 hour before the start of or during administration of Gavilyte-G.
• Do not take other laxatives while taking Gavilyte-G. Consume only clear liquids, avoid red and purple liquids.
• Patients may consume water or other clear liquids during the bowel preparation and after completion of the bowel preparation up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy.
• The solution is more palatable if chilled prior to administration.
• Do not consume solid food within 2 hours before starting Gavilyte-G. For the best results, do not consume solid food for 3 to 4 hours before drinking the solution.
• If severe bloating, distention or abdominal pain occurs, slow or temporarily discontinue Gavilyte-G until the symptoms abate.

Dosage Regimen

Instruct adult patients that on the day before the colonoscopy procedure, they may consume a light breakfast at least 2 hours before starting Gavilyte-G. Begin the recommended dosage regiment for Gavilyte-G early in the evening on the day before colonoscopy.

Instruct patients to take Gavilyte-G in conjunction with clear liquids as follows:

This preparation can be used with or without the lemon flavor pack.

The pharmacist will add the lemon flavor pack prior to dispensing

(see packet instructions)

4 Liter Jug

• Fill the supplied container containing the Gavilyte-G powder with lukewarm drinking water to the 4-liter fill line
• Do not add any other ingredients, flavors, etc.
• After capping the container, shake vigorously several times to ensure that the ingredients are dissolved.
• Drink at a rate of 8 ounces every 10 minutes until the entire contents are consumed or the rectal effluent is clear. A loose watery bowel movement should result in approximately one hour.
• After reconstitution, keep solution refrigerated 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Do not freeze. Use within 48 hours, discard unused portion.

Administration via a Nasogastric Tube For patients with a nasogastric tube, administer the reconstituted Gavilyte-G solution at a rate of 20 to 30 mL per minute (1.2 to 1.8 liters per hour).