Gavilyte-C FAQs
How much does Gavilyte-C cost without insurance?
The price of Gavilyte-C, on average, is $51.73 without insurance. With a SingleCare Gavilyte-C coupon, you will pay only $25.48.
How much does Gavilyte-C cost with insurance?
Your copay for Gavilyte-C will vary. Insurance plans vary and the dose prescribed may change. Ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay cost to our SingleCare Gavilyte-C coupon. With a SingleCare savings card, Gavilyte-C costs only $25.48 and may be lower than your copay cost.
Does Medicare cover Gavilyte-C and how much does it cost?
Gavilyte-C is usually covered by Medicare prescription drug plans. For patients without coverage, a SingleCare Gavilyte-C coupon offers significant savings at participating pharmacies: Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and many others.
Is there a generic of Gavilyte-C?
Gavilyte-C is a branded generic non-prescription colon lavage product with PEG-3350 and electrolytes. Alternative brand-name prescription colon cleansers with PEG-3350 include GoLYTELY, NuLYTELY, Colyte, and MoviPrep. You can find these prescription drugs on the SingleCare website or app for more information or free savings coupons.
What is Gavilyte-C?
Gavilyte-C is a prescription colon lavage drug that cleanses the bowels by inducing diarrhea. It is prescribed to patients about to undergo a colonoscopy or barium enema. The active ingredient in Gavilyte-C, polyethylene glycol 3350 (or PEG-3350), is an osmotic laxative. Gavilyte-C also includes electrolytes (sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, and sodium sulfate) to ensure that there is no net loss or gain of electrolytes or water in the body.
Polyethylene glycol draws water from the linings of the intestines to increase the water content of the colon. The water is absorbed by stools and makes them bulkier which in turn stimulates bowel movements. The water also softens the stools and provides lubrication when they are passed.
Gavilyte-C is taken orally or through a nasal tube as a liquid. Gavilyte-C includes a flavor pack. The patient must fast at least three hours before taking Gavilyte-C, which is then taken every 10 minutes until the fecal discharge is a clear liquid.
What are the side effects of Gavilyte-C?
Common side effects of Gavilyte-C include but are not limited to, nausea, gas, bloating, fullness, stomach cramps, vomiting, and anal irritation. The most serious side effects are extreme abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pulmonary edema. Gavilyte-C allergies are rare. Allergic reactions include skin rashes, itching, wheezing, shortness of breath, and hives. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.