GOLYTELY- polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate anhydrous, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and potassium chloride powder 
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GoLYTELY®
PEG-3350 and Electrolytes for Oral Solution

Full Prescribing Information

DESCRIPTION

A white powder in a 4 liter jug for reconstitution, containing 236g polyethylene glycol 3350, 22.74g sodium sulfate (anhydrous), 6.74g sodium bicarbonate, 5.86g sodium chloride and 2.97g potassium chloride. When dissolved in water to a volume of 4 liters, GoLYTELY (PEG-3350 and electrolytes for oral solution) is an isosmotic solution having a mildly salty taste. GoLYTELY is administered orally or via nasogastric tube as a gastrointestinal lavage.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

GoLYTELY induces a diarrhea which rapidly cleanses the bowel, usually within four hours. The osmotic activity of polyethylene glycol 3350 and the electrolyte concentration result in virtually no net absorption or excretion of ions or water. Accordingly, large volumes may be administered without significant changes in fluid or electrolyte balance.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

GoLYTELY is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

GoLYTELY is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. GoLYTELY is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis, toxic megacolon or ileus.

WARNINGS

No additional ingredients, e.g. flavorings, should be added to the solution. GoLYTELY should be used with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis.

PRECAUTIONS

General: Patients with impaired gag reflex, unconscious, or semiconscious patients, and patients prone to regurgitation or aspiration should be observed during the administration of GoLYTELY, especially if it is administered via nasogastric tube. If a patient experiences severe bloating, distention or abdominal pain, administration should be slowed or temporarily discontinued until the symptoms abate. If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected, appropriate studies should be performed to rule out these conditions before administration of GoLYTELY.

Information for patients: GoLYTELY produces a watery stool which cleanses the bowel before examination. Prepare the solution according to the instructions on the bottle. It is more palatable if chilled. For best results, no solid food should be consumed during the 3 to 4 hour period before drinking the solution, but in no case should solid foods be eaten within 2 hours of taking GoLYTELY.

Drink 240 mL (8 oz.) every 10 minutes. Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously. The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of GoLYTELY administration. You may experience some abdominal bloating and distention before the bowels start to move. If severe discomfort or distention occur, stop drinking temporarily or drink each portion at longer intervals until these symptoms disappear. Continue drinking until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. This usually requires at least 3 liters and it is best to drink all of the solution. Any unused portion should be discarded.

Drug Interactions: Oral medication administered within one hour of the start of administration of GoLYTELY may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract and not absorbed.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Carcinogenic and reproductive studies with animals have not been performed.

Pregnancy: Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with GoLYTELY. It is also not known whether GoLYTELY can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. GoLYTELY should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most common adverse reactions (occurring in up to 50% of patients) to administration of GoLYTELY. Abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation occur less frequently. These adverse reactions are transient and subside rapidly. Isolated cases of urticaria, rhinorrhea, dermatitis and (rarely) anaphylactic reaction have been reported which may represent allergic reactions.

Published literature contains isolated reports of serious adverse reactions following the administration of PEG-ELS products in patients over 60 years of age. These adverse events include upper GI bleeding from Mallory- Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation, asystole, sudden dyspnea with pulmonary edema, and "butterfly-like" infiltrate on chest X-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dose for adults is 4 liters of GoLYTELY solution prior to gastrointestinal examination, as ingestion of this dose produces a satisfactory preparation in over 95% of patients. Ideally, the patient should fast for approximately three or four hours prior to GoLYTELY administration, but in no case should solid food be given for at least two hours before the solution is given.

GoLYTELY is usually administered orally, but may be given via nasogastric tube to patients who are unwilling or unable to drink the solution. Oral administration is at a rate of 240 mL (8 oz.) every 10 minutes, until 4 liters are consumed or the rectal effluent is clear. Rapid drinking of each portion is preferred to drinking small amounts continuously. Nasogastric tube administration is at a rate of 20-30 mL per minute (1.2-1.8 liters per hour). The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of GoLYTELY administration.

Various regimens have been used. One method is to schedule patients for examination in midmorning or later, allowing the patients three hours for drinking and an additional one hour period for complete bowel evacuation. Another method is to administer GoLYTELY on the evening before the examination, particularly if the patient is to have a barium enema.

Preparation of the solution: GoLYTELY solution is prepared by filling the container to the 4 liter mark with water and shaking vigorously several times to insure that the ingredients are dissolved. Dissolution is facilitated by using lukewarm water. The solution is more palatable if chilled before administration. The reconstituted solution should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours. Discard any unused portion.

HOW SUPPLIED

In powdered form, for oral administration as a solution following reconstitution.

GoLYTELY® is available in a disposable jug and a packet in powdered form containing:

Disposable Jug: polyethylene glycol 3350 236g, sodium sulfate (anhydrous) 22.74g, sodium bicarbonate 6.74g, sodium chloride 5.86g, potassium chloride 2.97g. When made up to 4 liters volume with water, the solution contains PEG-3350 17.6 mmol/L, sodium 125 mmol/L, sulfate 40 mmol/L, chloride 35 mmol/L, bicarbonate 20 mmol/L and potassium 10 mmol/L.

Packet: polyethylene glycol 3350 227.1g, anhydrous sodium sulfate 21.5 g, sodium bicarbonate 6.36g, sodium chloride 5.53g, potassium chloride 2.82g. When made up to 1 gallon volume with water, the solution contains PEG-3350 60 g/L, sodium sulfate 5.68 g/L, sodium bicarbonate 1.68 g/L, sodium chloride 1.46 g/L and potassium chloride 0.745 g/L.

Pineapple Flavor GoLYTELY is available in a disposable jug in powdered form containing: polyethylene glycol 3350 236g, sodium sulfate (anhydrous) 22.74g, sodium bicarbonate 6.74g, sodium chloride 5.86g, potassium chloride 2.97g, flavoring ingredients 3.0g. When made up to 4 liters volume with water, the solution contains PEG-3350 17.6 mmol/L, sodium 125 mmol/L, sulfate 40 mmol/L, chloride 35 mmol/L, bicarbonate 20 mmol/L and potassium 10 mmol/L.

Rx only

STORAGE

Store in sealed container at 59°-86°F. When reconstituted, keep solution refrigerated. Use within 48 hours. Discard unused portion.

NDC 52268-100-01

Distributed by Braintree Laboratories, Inc., Braintree, MA 02185

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Principal Display Panel – Pineapple 4 Liter Bottle Label

FILL TO THE TOP OF THE LINE ON BOTTLE

NDC 52268-101-01

TO PHARMACIST AND PATIENT:
Mixing information is on base label.
Package insert may be removed before
dispensing

PINEAPPLE FLAVOR
GoLYTELY®
PEG-3350 and Electrolytes for Oral Solution

When reconstituted with water to a volume of 4 liters, this
solution contains 125 mmol/L sodium, 10 mmol/L
potassium, 40 mmol/L sulfate, 20 mmol/L bicarbonate,
35 mmol/L chloride and 17.6 mmol/L polyethylene glycol
3350.

Each disposable jug contains, in powdered form:
polyethylene glycol 3350 236 g, sodium sulfate (anhydrous)
22.74 g, sodium bicarbonate 6.74 g, sodium chloride
5.86 g, potassium chloride 2.97 g, flavor ingredients 3.0 g.
Rx only

© 1998 M 4/05

LABORATORIES INC
Braintree
Braintree, MA 02185

Figure

Principal Display Panel – Unflavored 4 Liter Bottle Label

FILL TO THE TOP OF THE LINE ON BOTTLE

NDC 52268-100-01

TO PHARMACIST AND PATIENT:
Mixing information is on base label.
Package insert may be removed before
dispensing

GoLYTELY®
PEG-3350 and Electrolytes for Oral Solution

When reconstituted with water to a volume of 4 liters, this
solution contains 125 mmol/L sodium, 10 mmol/L
potassium, 40 mmol/L sulfate, 20 mmol/L bicarbonate,
35 mmol/L chloride and 17.6 mmol/L polyethylene glycol
3350.

Each disposable jug contains, in powdered form:
polyethylene glycol 236 g, sodium sulfate (anhydrous)
22.74 g, sodium bicarbonate 6.74 g, sodium chloride
5.86 g, potassium chloride 2.97 g.
Rx only

© 1985 A 4/05

LABORATORIES INC
Braintree
Braintree, MA 02185

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Principal Display Panel – 1 Gallon Packet Label

NDC 52268-700-01
Rx only

GoLYTELY®
PEG-3350 AND ELECTROLYTES
FOR ORAL SOLUTION
1 Gallon
(3.785 Liters)

Instructions

A GoLYTELY® solution is made up by dissolving the contents of this packet in one gallon of tap
water according to the following procedure:

  1. Obtain a food-grade clear container with a volume of at least one gallon.
  2. After cutting open the packet, pour the entire contents into the container.
  3. Add lukewarm drinking water to bring the volume of the solution to one gallon.
  4. Do not add any other ingredients, flavors, etc.
  5. Shake and/or mix thoroughly to ensure that the ingredients are dissolved.
  6. The solution is more palatable if chilled in the refrigerator before drinking. Keep reconstituted solution refrigerated. Use within 48 hours. Discard unused portion.
  7. For best results, no solid food should be consumed for the 3 to 4 hour period before drinking the solution; but in no case should solid food be eaten within two hours of taking GoLYTELY.
  8. Drink one 8 oz. glassful of the solution rapidly every 10 minutes. A loose watery bowel movement should result in approximately one hour. Continue drinking until the rectal effluent is clear or the entire contents (1 gallon) have been consumed or as directed by your physician.

Usual dosage: 1 gallon (3.785 liters).
This package contains:
Polyethylene glycol 3350…..227.1 grams
Sodium sulfate, anhydrous….21.5 grams
Sodium bicarbonate………….6.36 grams
Sodium chloride………………5.53 grams
Potassium chloride…………..2.82 grams

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT: 263 grams
Distributed by Braintree Laboratories, Inc., Braintree, MA 02185

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GOLYTELY 
polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate anhydrous, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride powder
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:52268-101
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350236 g  in 4 L
SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (Sulfate Ion) SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS22.74 g  in 4 L
SODIUM BICARBONATE (SODIUM Cation) SODIUM BICARBONATE6.74 g  in 4 L
Sodium CHLORIDE (chloride Ion) Sodium CHLORIDE5.86 g  in 4 L
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (POTASSIUM Cation) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE2.97 g  in 4 L
Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorPINEAPPLE (PINEAPPLE) Imprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:52268-101-014 L in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01901107/13/1984
GOLYTELY 
polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate anhydrous, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride powder
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:52268-100
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350236 g  in 4 L
SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (Sulfate Ion) SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS22.74 g  in 4 L
SODIUM BICARBONATE (SODIUM Cation) SODIUM BICARBONATE6.74 g  in 4 L
Sodium CHLORIDE (chloride Ion) Sodium CHLORIDE5.86 g  in 4 L
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (POTASSIUM Cation) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE2.97 g  in 4 L
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:52268-100-014 L in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01901107/13/1984
GOLYTELY 
polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium sulfate anhydrous, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride powder
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABELItem Code (Source)NDC:52268-700
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 335060 g  in 1 L
SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS (Sulfate Ion) SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS5.86 g  in 1 L
SODIUM BICARBONATE (SODIUM Cation) SODIUM BICARBONATE1.68 g  in 1 L
Sodium CHLORIDE (chloride Ion) Sodium CHLORIDE1.46 g  in 1 L
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (POTASSIUM Cation) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE0.745 g  in 1 L
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:52268-700-013.785 L in 1 PACKET
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA01901107/13/1984
Labeler - Braintree Laboratories, Inc. (107904591)
Establishment
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