| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG WITH ELECTROLYTES (BOWEL PREP) (Paeds) (PegLyte; Colonic lavage solution) Mechanism of action: Colonic lavage solution; osmotic laxative. Ref: 44, 437, 438 Last update: 2019-08-13 |
Disposable jug reconstituted to 4 L of solution (PEG 3350 = 238.18 grams). Sachet reconstituted in 1 L of water (PEG 3350 = 59.55 grams). PegLyte contents (per litre): PEG 3350 17.8 mmol, Na + 126 mmol, K + 10.2 mmol, Cl - 35.3 mmol, sulphate 40.4 mmol, bicarbonate 20.1 mmol. |
Bowel Cleansing: Children: 25-40 mL/kg/hr PO/NG/gastrostomy until fluid from rectum is clear (usually in 4-10 hrs). Adults: 240 mL PO/NG Q10 min. until 4 L is consumed or fluid from rectum is clear. |
Chilling makes it more palatable. Do not add additional flavouring to the solution. Patients should fast for 3 hours prior to ingestion. Onset of first bowel movement: 1 to 2 hours Use with care and guidance in children with active small/large bowel disease or strictures, impaired gag reflex, or aspiration risk. Oral medications administered within one hour of bowel cleansing may have decreased absorption due to increased peristalsis Standard Prescription: PEG with electrolytes __mL/hr (__mL/kg/hr) PO/NG/gastrostomy until fluid from rectum is clear PEG with electrolytes __mL PO/NG Q10 min until 4 L is consumed or fluid from rectum is clear |