Peglyte Powder Fruit Flavour 280GM

Peglyte Powder (Fruit Flavour, 280g) is a polyethylene glycol bowel cleanser used to prepare the colon for a colonoscopy or similar procedure. Available at The Boardwalk Pharmacy in Waterloo with free local delivery — most KW customers receive same-day.

Peglyte works by drawing water into the colon to flush it cleanly. It's well-tolerated, gentle on most adults, and prescribed by GI specialists across Kitchener-Waterloo. Mix with water as directed in the package insert and start drinking the evening before your procedure.

Key details

• Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes — a balanced osmotic laxative
• Fruit flavour to make the volume easier to drink
• One 280g pack typically prepares the colon for one procedure (confirm with your GI office)
• Available without a prescription in Ontario

Frequently asked questions

Q: Where can I buy Peglyte in Kitchener-Waterloo?
The Boardwalk Pharmacy stocks Peglyte and offers free local delivery in KW, plus same-day pickup at 430 The Boardwalk in Waterloo. Call (519) 578-3000 if you need it urgently.

Q: How long before a colonoscopy do you drink Peglyte?
Most GI clinics ask you to start the evening before — usually around 6 pm — and finish the second half early the morning of the procedure. Always follow the exact timing in your specialist's prep instructions.

Q: Is Peglyte covered by OHIP or insurance?
Peglyte is generally not covered by OHIP because it's an over-the-counter product, but many private and workplace drug plans reimburse it with a receipt. We can email you a copy after purchase.

Q: What does Peglyte taste like?
The fruit version is the most palatable of the polyethylene glycol prep options. Tip from our pharmacists: chill it in the fridge before drinking and use a straw — most patients find that much easier.

From The Boardwalk Pharmacy team

If your specialist hasn't given you a clear prep schedule, give us a call before you start — we'll walk you through timing, what you can eat the day before, and what to do if you can't finish the volume. Bowel prep is unpleasant but very routine; we'd rather help you get it right than have you redo it.