GaviLyte-C with Flavor Pack

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Administration advice:
-Product must be reconstituted prior to administration.
-Rapid drinking of each portion is preferred to drinking small amounts continuously.
-The patient should fast for 3 to 4 hours prior to starting this medication; no solid food should be given for at least 2 hours before the medication.
-Allow three hours for drinking and an additional hour for complete bowel evacuation.
-The solution is more palatable when chilled, but chilled solution is not recommended for infants.

Storage requirements:
-Store unreconstituted product at controlled room temperature.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
-If flavor packs are available, the preparation can be used with or without the flavor packs.
-If flavor packs are used, pour contents into bottle BEFORE reconstitution; shake well to incorporate flavoring into the powder.
-Add water to FILL line, replace cap tightly and shake well until all ingredients have dissolved.
-Do not add additional ingredients or flavorings to the solution.
-Dissolution is facilitated by using lukewarm water.

Patient advice:
-This medication produces a watery stool which cleanses the bowel prior to examination.
-Prepare the solution according to the package instructions.
-It is more palatable when chilled.
-For best results, don't consume solid food for 3 to 4 hours before drinking the solution; in no case should solid food be consumed within 2 hours of taking this medication.
-Continue drinking until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter; this normally requires consuming 3 to 4 liters.
-Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously.
-The first bowel movement occurs about 1 hour after starting this medication.
-If severe discomfort or distension occurs, stop drinking temporarily or drink each portion at longer intervals until the symptoms disappear.
-Oral medications taken within 1 hour of starting this medication may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract and not absorbed.
-After the medication is taken, only clear liquids should be consumed. Avoid red and purple clear liquids.
-Discard any unused medication.