Comparing GaviLyte-G vs Kristalose
GaviLyte-G | Kristalose |
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GaviLyte-G (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) | Kristalose (lactulose) |
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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 only
Prescribed for Hepatic Encephalopathy, Constipation - Chronic, Constipation - Acute. Kristalose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
GaviLyte-G has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: GaviLyte-G side effects in more detail. |
See also: Kristalose side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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, Suflave, TriLyte View more | Other lactulose brands include: Cholac, Constilac, Enulose, Generlac | ||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 390 drugs are known to interact with GaviLyte-G:
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A total of 246 drugs are known to interact with Kristalose:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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.
Further information
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