Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Bowel Preparation Age: Adults Condition: Split dose (Preferred dosing method) |
Dose: Ready-to-drink solution – 160 mL (1 bottle) Frequency: Two doses Note: First dose: Take during the evening before the colonoscopy (eg, 5:00 to 9:00 PM) followed by five 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before bed; consume clear liquids within 5 hours. Second dose: Take the next day approximately 5 hours before the colonoscopy followed by at least three 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before the colonoscopy; consume clear liquids within 5 hours up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy. |
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Indication: Bowel Preparation Age: Adults Condition: Day before dose (Alternate method) |
Dose: Ready-to-drink solution – 160 mL (1 bottle) Frequency: Two doses Note: First dose: Take in the afternoon or early evening (eg, 4:00 to 6:00 PM) before the colonoscopy followed by five 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before the next dose; consume clear liquids within 5 hours. Second dose: Take approximately 6 hours later in the late evening (eg, 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM), the night before the colonoscopy followed by three 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before bed; consume clear liquids within 5 hours. |
Child Dose
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Indication: Bowel Preparation Age: less than 9 years |
Dose: Ready-to-drink solution – Safety and efficacy not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Bowel Preparation Age: greater than 9 years Condition: Split dose regimen |
Dose: Ready-to-drink solution – 160 mL (1 bottle) Frequency: Two doses Note: First dose: Take during the evening before the colonoscopy (eg, 5:00 to 9:00 PM) followed by five 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before bed; consume clear liquids within 5 hours. Second dose: Take the next day approximately 5 hours before the colonoscopy followed by at least three 8-ounce drinks of clear liquids before the colonoscopy; consume clear liquids within 5 hours up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy. Preferred dosing method. |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Condition: severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/minute) |
Dose: Citric Acid Anhydrous + Magnesium Oxide + Sodium Picosulfate Note: Contraindicated as accumulation of magnesium in plasma may occur |
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Condition: mild to moderate renal impairment |
Dose: Citric Acid Anhydrous + Magnesium Oxide + Sodium Picosulfate Note: Patients may be at increased risk for renal injury. Advise patients of the importance of adequate hydration before, during and after use. Consider performing baseline and post-colonoscopy laboratory tests (electrolytes, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen) in these patients. |
Administration
- Take with additional clear fluids
- Do not eat solid food
Side Effect
- Decreased eGFR (10-13.1%)
- Increased magnesium (8.7-11.6%)
- Increased serum creatinineeatinine (1.9-4.5%)
- Vomiting (3-4%)
- Decreased potassium (4.7-7.3%)
- Decreased sodium (1-3.7%)
- Decreased chloride (1-3.7%)
- Nausea (2.6-3%)
- Headache (1.6-2.7%)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Drugs prone to chelation with magnesium
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May affect absorption
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Antibiotics
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May reduce efficacy
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Severe Renal Impairment
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Risk of electrolyte imbalance
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GI Obstruction
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Risk of bowel perforation
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at temperature 15°-30°C.
Data Sources
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