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Polyethylene Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, and Ascorbic Acid (Oral Route)
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Description
This medicine is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests .
This medicine acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild diarrhea. In this way, it flushes all solid material from the colon, so the doctor can have a clear view of the colon .
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .
Drink lots of fluids before, during or after the use of this medicine .
Dinner should be at least one hour before the start of treatment. You may have clear soup or plain yogurt for dinner .
Do not eat any solid food from the start of treatment until after the test .
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Solution
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