Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamplyte
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
JAMPLyte is used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or barium enema X-ray examination.
What it does:
JAMPLyte produces a watery stool which cleanses the bowel prior to examination.
When it should not be used:
Do not use JAMPLyte if:
- You are allergic to polyethylene glycol.
- You have or have had a bowel obstruction (e.g. ileus)
- You have a bowel perforation.
- You have a gastrointestinal obstruction.
- You have toxic colitis (inflamed large bowel with damage to the intestinal wall).
- You have toxic megacolon (acute swelling of the large bowel).
What the medicinal ingredients are:
| 70 g sachet | 280 g bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | 59.55 g | 238.20 g |
| Sodium Sulphate | 5.74 g | 22.96 g |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | 1.69 g | 6.76 g |
| Sodium Chloride | 1.46 g | 5.84 g |
| Potassium Chloride | 0.76 g | 3.04 g |
What the important non-medicinal ingredients are:
Sodium saccharin, fruit flavours.
What dosage forms it comes in:
JAMPLyte is available as a powder form for oral administration after dissolution in water, juice, soda, coffee, tea, or any other non-alcoholic beverage.
JAMPLyte is available in a bottle of 280 g powder and a box of 4 sachets of 70 g powder.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE you use JAMPLyte, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You have or have had a bowel obstruction, ulcerative colitis or any other inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn's disease).
- You have a history of electrolyte imbalance (hyponatremia) or are using diuretics.
You are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or nursing.
- You have difficulty swallowing or have a pronounced gag reflex or prone to vomiting.
- You have kidney problems.
- You are allergic to this medication or any other medications or foods.
- You have any other medical conditions.
Contact your doctor if any of the following occurs while taking JAMPLyte:
- You develop severe bloating, abdominal pain or distension.
- Do not take this medication if you have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting and contact your doctor.
- Unusual cramps, bloating or diarrhea occur.
- If you are elderly, stop use and contact a doctor immediately if you experience diarrhea.
Do not take a larger dose of JAMPLyte, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than your doctor tells you to.
Other warnings you should know about:
In rare cases, serious heart arrhythmias (an irregular or fast heartbeat) have been associated with the use of medicines such as JAMPLyte. Tell your doctor if you have problems with your heart such as:
- a history of an abnormal electrical signal called “prolongation of the QT interval”
- an arrhythmia that is not under control
- a recent heart attack
- heart failure
- cardiomyopathy (a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body)
Your doctor will decide whether you can take JAMPLyte.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
No specific drug interactions studies have been done for JAMPLyte. Do not take JAMPLyte within 2 hours of taking another medication as it may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract and not absorbed.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
JAMPLyte may interact with stimulant laxatives (e.g. bisacodyl). Stop taking JAMPLyte and seek medical help if you experience severe abdominal pain and / or rectal bleeding.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Direction on how to use JAMPLyte
280 g Bottle:
- Dissolve the entire contents of the bottle with 4L of water (add water to the bottle fill line).
- Stir until completely dissolved and then drink the solution.
70 g Sachet:
- Dissolve the entire contents of one sachet in 1 L (32 ounces) of water and stir rapidly to dissolve.
- Repeat for the other 3 sachets, one at a time, as needed.
Drink plenty of water (or liquids) before, during and after using JAMPLyte.
For bowel cleansing:
- Do not eat any solid food for 3 hours prior to drinking JAMPLyte.
- Rapidly drink a glass (240 mL) of JAMPLyte every 10 minutes.
- Repeat the procedure with the remaining solution, drinking 240 mL of solution every 10 minutes or as directed by a doctor.
- Do not take JAMPLyte within 2 hours of any other medication.
Overdose:
There have been no reports of accidental overdose. In the event of an overdose, dehydration (with symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, dry eyes not making tears, no perspiration, etc.) due to diarrhea may result. In the case of accidental overdose, stop taking JAMPLyte, drink plenty of water and contact a doctor or a poison control centre.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take the next dose as normal on the next day.
Never take a double dose of JAMPLyte to make up for missed dose.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
JAMPLyte may cause side effects. Tell a doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- Vomiting
- Anal irritation
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTER THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist | Stop taking drug and seek urgent medical attention | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||||||
| Common | Nausea, abdominal bloating, cramping, and gas. | √ | |||||
| Uncommon | Diarrhea | √ | |||||
| Rare | Allergic reaction (with symptoms such as hives, itching, swelling of the lips, face tongue, throat, trouble breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, skin rashes, nasal discharge) | √ | |||||
| Ischemic colitis (lack of blood flow to intestines): severe abdominal pain, rectal bleeding. | √ | ||||||
| Seizures | √ | ||||||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMPLyte contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Store in a dry place at room temperature at 15-30°C.
The reconstituted solution should be used within 48 hours after mixing. If kept refrigerated (2-8°C), use within 30 days. Discard
If you think you, or a person you are caring for, have taken too much JAMPLyte, contact a healthcare professional, hospital emergency department, or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
unused portion.
Keep the container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.
MORE INFORMATION
If you want more information about JAMPLyte:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html), or by calling 1-866-399-9091.
JAMP Pharma Corporation
1310 Nobel Street
Boucherville, Quebec
J4B 5H3, Canada
Last revised: January 6, 2025
REPORTING SIDE EFFECTS
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.