HalfLytely? and Bisacodyl
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HalfLytely? and Bisacodyl
Uses
- It is used to clean out the GI (gastrointestinal) tract.
- Polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution cleanses the bowel.
- Bisacodyl raises activity in the bowel.
Dosing
How to take
- Do not eat solid food while taking this drug.
- Swallow bisacodyl tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Mix powder with water only as you have been told.
- Only add flavors that come with the kit.
- Start drinking the solution after first bowel movement or 6 hours after taking the bisacodyl tablet.
- Chill the solution to make it taste better.
- Drink 8 ounces quickly every 10 minutes until gone.
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