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Colyte

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CoLyte is a laxative which is a kind of gastroenterology drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Laxative

Brands

Golytely • Miralax • Pegicol • Moviprep • Halflytely bowel prep kit

Generic Drug

Polyethylene glycol

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Stomach cramps
Vomiting
Cramping abdominal pain

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Rectal bleeding

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