GaviLyte-G Alternatives Compared
| GaviLyte-G | MiraLAX | Polyethylene glycol 3350 |
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| GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | Polyethylene glycol 3350 |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation - Chronic, Gastrointestinal Decontamination. GaviLyte-G may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation - Acute, Constipation. MiraLAX may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Bowel Preparation, Constipation - Acute, Constipation. polyethylene glycol 3350 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | More about MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) | More about Polyethylene glycol 3350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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GaviLyte-G has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
MiraLAX has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 236 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Polyethylene glycol 3350 has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 313 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: GaviLyte-G side effects in more detail. |
See also: MiraLAX side effects in more detail. |
See also: polyethylene glycol 3350 side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all GaviLyte-G prices |
View all MiraLAX prices and generic prices |
View all polyethylene glycol 3350 prices |
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| Other polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes brands include: Clenz-Lyte, Co-Lav, Colonic Lavage Solution, Colyte, GaviLyte-C, GaviLyte-H, GaviLyte-N, Go-Evac, GoLYTELY, MoviPrep, NuLYTELY, PEG-3350 with Electolytes, Plenvu, TriLyte View more | Other polyethylene glycol 3350 brands include: ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax | ClearLax, GaviLAX, Gialax, GlycoLax, HealthyLax, MiraLAX, PEG3350, Purelax, SunMark ClearLax View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 383 drugs are known to interact with GaviLyte-G:
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A total of 212 drugs are known to interact with MiraLAX:
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A total of 212 drugs are known to interact with polyethylene glycol 3350:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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February 18, 1999 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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