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TriLyte and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with TriLyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes).

Moderate

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Moderate Food Interaction

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bowel cleansing products can increase the gastrointestinal transit rate. Oral medications administered within one hour of the start of administration of the bowel cleansing solution may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract and not properly absorbed.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised that absorption of oral medications may be impaired during bowel cleansing treatment. Oral medications (e.g., anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives, antidiabetic agents, antibiotics) should not be administered during and within one hour of starting bowel cleansing treatment whenever possible. However, if concomitant use cannot be avoided, monitoring for reduced therapeutic effects may be advisable.

References

  1. "Product Information. Golytely (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes)." Braintree
  2. "Product Information. Prepopik (citric acid/Mg oxide/Na picosulfate)." Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc (2022):

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TriLyte drug interactions

There are 390 drug interactions with TriLyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes).

TriLyte disease interactions

There are 7 disease interactions with TriLyte (polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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