Oralax-C Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended Dose: Dissolve one pack of ORALAX-C in water to make about 2 L solution. Usually, orally administer 2 to 4 L of the dissolved solution at a rate of about 1 L/hour. However, discontinue dosing at the time excretion liquid becomes clear. Refrain from dosing more than 4 L.
Pre-treatment for colonoscopy: (1) In the case of administering on the day of examination: Refrain from having breakfast on the day (intake of water is only acceptable), and start dosing from about 4 hours ahead of the scheduled start time of examination.
(2) In the case of administering on the day before examination: Refrain from having any food after supper on the previous day (intake of water is only acceptable), and start dosing after the elapse of at least about 1 hour following the supper. However breakfast and lunch on the previous day must be those with smaller amount of residue and supper must be liquid food containing no solid matter.
Pre-treatment of large bowel operation: Fast after lunch on the day before operation (intake of water is only acceptable), and start dosing after the elapse of at least about 3 hours following lunch.
The elderly: In general, the biological function of the elderly has dropped, thus the administration of drug must be slowed down. Drug must be given under strict supervision.
Children: Safety in the administration of this drug is still uncertain.
Mode of Administration: Polyethylene glycol solutions are administered orally.