Halflytely Bowel Prep Kit Information:

HalfLytely Bowel Prep is a laxative combination used to clean out the bowel before surgery or other procedures. HalfLytely Bowel Prep may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Halflytely Bowel Prep Kit Side Effects:

SIDE EFFECTS that may go away during treatment include nausea, bloating, stomach fullness or cramps, vomiting, or rectal irritation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience persistent or severe nausea and vomiting, vomiting of blood, severe abdominal pain, severe bloating or abdominal swelling, slowed or irregular heartbeat, or seizure.

Halflytely Bowel Prep Kit Directions:

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. DRINK ONLY CLEAR LIQUIDS and do not eat any solid foods on the day you take this medicine. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE fill the container with the amount of water indicated on the package label. Use lukewarm water to mix this medicine to help the medicine dissolve faster. SHAKE WELL. CHILLING THIS MEDICINE improves the taste. Do not add sugar, sweetening agents, or other additives to this medicine. IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY OTHER MEDICINES, including cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cephalexin or cefuroxime), certain antifungals (such as ketoconazole or itraconazole), certain diabetes medicines (such as glipizide or glyburide), or tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline or tetracycline), take them at least 2 hours before you begin taking this medicine in order for them to work properly. Contact your doctor or pharmacist with any concerns you may have about taking your other medicines. Your doctor will tell you when to start using this medicine. SWALLOW THE BISACODYL TABLETS WHOLE with water. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. DO NOT TAKE ANTACIDS within one hour of taking the bisacodyl tablets. A bowel movement should occur within 1 to 6 hours after taking the tablets. Begin drinking the solution after the first bowel movement (or a maximum of 6 hours) unless directed otherwise by your doctor. SHAKE WELL before taking each dose. DRINK 8 OUNCES (240ml) of this medicine every 10 minutes until the medicine is gone unless otherwise directed by your doctor. It is best to drink each portion quickly rather than sipping it. Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash after each glass of medicine may help get rid of the taste. AVOID DRINKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER during and after taking this medicine. A watery bowel movement should occur about 1 hour after drinking the solution. Before mixing, STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. After preparing the solution, STORE THIS MEDICINE in the refrigerator in a tightly-closed container. Use within 48 hours. Discard any unused portion of this medicine. NOTIFY YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you are unable to finish taking this medicine prior to your test.