General Instructions |
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2 Weeks Before the Procedure |
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| Foods | No change |
| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Hold - GLP1 Agonist Medication:
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1 Week Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
No Nuts or Seeds - berries, cashews, corn nuts, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, walnuts Low Fiber Diet
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| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
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1 Day Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
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| Liquids |
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| Medications |
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Procedure Day |
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| Foods | No - Food or liquids the day of the procedure |
Medication Instructions |
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Attention |
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| Expected Symptoms Do not stop the bowel preparation |
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First Dosage → 4PM - 6PM |
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| 4PM - 6PM |
Drink 8 ounces of the solution every 15 minutes until a half gallon is consumed |
Second Dosage → 10PM - 12AM |
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| 10PM - 12AM |
Drink 8 ounces of the solution every 15 minutes until the entire gallon is consumed |
12AM |
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| Foods | No food or liquids after midnight |
Individuals with bowel obstruction, toxic megacolon, severe dehydration, perforated intestine, gastric retention, or electrolyte imbalances should avoid Colyte. Consult a doctor if pregnant, have kidney disease, or take diuretics.
Yes, you can drink water and other clear liquids while taking polyethylene glycol (PEG) bowel prep. Stop drinking liquids at least 2 hours before your procedure as instructed.
Colyte is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) electrolyte solution used for bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy. It works as an osmotic laxative, flushing out stool by drawing water into the intestines.
Colyte is indicated for bowel cleansing before a colonoscopy or barium enema. It is prescribed to clear the intestines of waste, ensuring accurate examination of the colon lining.
Potential dangers include dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, dizziness, and in rare cases, kidney or heart complications. Proper hydration and medical guidance reduce risks.
