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citrate/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate (Prepopik)

Indications: - bowel preparation for colonoscopy Dosage: - two packets of powder dissolved in water (total volume, 10 mL), either the night before & morning of the procedure, or in the afternoon & evening before. Adverse effects: - headache, nausea/vomiting

General

pharmacologic combination

References

  1. FDA News Release: July 17, 2012 FDA approves new colon-cleansing drug for colonoscopy prep http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm312315.htm
  2. Prescriber's Letter 19(11): 2012 Comparison of Bowel Preps Detail-Document#: 281111 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Components

citrate (citric acid) magnesium oxide Picosulfol; Guttalax; Laxidogol; Laxoberal; Laxoberon; Picolax; Rapilax; Evanol