Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Electrolytes, and Ascorbic Acid (Oral Route)

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Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Electrolytes, 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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