• Bowel cleansing prior to a colonoscopy, colorectal surgery or radiological exam to ensure clear visualization of the colon lining:
    • Dose 1: Administered in the evening before the procedure, approx 10 – 12 hours before the second dose.
    • Dose 2: Taken on the morning of the procedure, at least 3.5 hours before the procedure.

OR

    • Dose 1: Administered on the morning of the procedure, 6 hours prior to colonoscopy
    • Dose 2: Administered 1 hr after 1st bottle

NB: Bowel movement to begin ½ to 1 hr from the intake of 1st bottle

  • Sodium sulfate -17.5g
  • Potassium sulfate – 3.13g
  • Magnesium sulfate – 1.6g
  • Fill the bottle with water up to the indicated line or bottle neck and shake well to mix thoroughly
  • Drink the entire solution over 10 minutes
  • Drink additional water after the 2nd bottle
  • Do not drink any liquid 1hr before your procedure

Class: Osmotic laxative.​

Mechanism of Action: The combination of sulfates works by drawing water into the colon, which induces diarrhea and effectively cleanses the bowel.

  • Abdominal discomfort or distension​
  • Bloating​
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Known hypersensitivity to components
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation.​
  • Gastric retention
  • Toxic megacolon
  • Toxic colitis
  • Ileus
  • Laxatives
  • Diuretics
  • Lithium

                                   Drug Status

Availability Prescription only
Pregnancy Only used if clearly needed
Breastfeeding Use with caution
Schedule Not controlled
BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Coloprep Bowel Preparation Kit (Orange/Lemon) 1.6g/17.5g/3.13g Suspension 177mL*2 Prisma Pharma Wessex Pharma