Polyethylene Glycol-3350 And Electrolytes

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GaviLyte-G is a combination of PEG 3350, an osmotic laxative, and electrolytes indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults. ( 1 ) GaviLyte-G is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions are: nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating, abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-866-403-7592 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Renal impairment [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Colonic mucosal ulcerations and ischemic colitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Patients with significant gastrointestinal disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Aspiration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] The following adverse reactions associated with the use of Gavilyte-G were identified in clinical trials or postmarketing repo...

8.1 Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with GaviLyte-G. It is also not known whether GaviLyte-G can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. GaviLyte-G should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities: Encourage adequate hydration, assess concurrent medications, and consider laboratory assessments prior to and after use. ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 7.1 ) Cardiac arrhythmias: Consider pre-dose and post-colonoscopy ECGs in patients at increased risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias. ( 5.2 ) Seizures: Use caution in patients with a history of seizures and patients at increased risk of seizure, including medications that lower the seizure threshold. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) Patients with renal impairment or taking concomitant medications that affect renal function: Use caution, ensure adequate hydration and consider testing. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction ( 4 , 5.6 ) Bowel perforation ( 4 , 5.6 ) Toxic colitis or toxic megacolon ( 4 ) Gastric retention ( 4 ) Ileus (4) Hypersensitivity to components of Gavilyte-G ( 4 , 5.8 ) GaviLyte-G is contraindicated in the following conditions: Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Bowel perforation [ see Warnings and Precau...