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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
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.
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

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Bowel Preparation
Age: less than 9 years
Dose: Ready-to-drink solution – Safety and efficacy not established
Note: Safety and efficacy not established
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 InformationAdministration Information
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
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

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Drugs prone to chelation with magnesium
May affect absorption
Antibiotics
May reduce efficacy

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Severe Renal Impairment
Risk of electrolyte imbalance
GI Obstruction
Risk of bowel perforation

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at temperature 15°-30°C.

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