OsmoPrep -
colonoscopy preperation.
Easy-to-swallow, virtually tasteless tablets help make
OsmoPrep a simple colonoscopy prep.
The tablets are taken with a total of 64 oz of the clear liquid
of your choice. It is important that you finish the
entire dosing regimen to achieve the best possible results and
that you take all of the prescribed liquid to
maintain
proper hydration.
First regimen
- Take 4 tablets with 8 oz of any clear liquid
every 15 minutes
- You will take a total of 20 tablets over a
1-hour period
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Second regimen
- Take 4 tablets with 8 oz of any clear liquid
every 15 minutes
- You will take a total of 12 tablets over a
30-minute period
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While these directions are provided as a
guide, they should not replace the advice you get from your
healthcare provider. Always follow the directions of your
healthcare provider. He or she knows what's best for you and how
to achieve the best results while taking any medication.
What's considered a "clear liquid"?
A clear liquid is any beverage you can see through that does
not contain red or purple colors.
- Water
- Apple juice
- Ginger ale
- Lemon-lime soda
- Sports drink (eg, Gatorade®*)
- Lemonade
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To help prevent dehydration, it is important to drink plenty of
clear liquids before, during, and after the colon-prep process.
Important Information About OsmoPrep
OsmoPrep Tablets are used to clean the colon before
colonoscopy in adults aged 18 years or older. Do not take
OsmoPrep if you are allergic or hypersensitive to sodium
phosphate salts or to any of the ingredients in OsmoPrep.
Before considering OsmoPrep, tell your doctor about all of
your medical conditions, including any heart conditions such
as congestive heart failure, any kidney impairment such as
electrolyte disturbances, any abdominal problems such as
bowel obstruction or motility issues, and any history of
seizures. Also tell your doctor about any medications that
you are taking or if you may be pregnant. The most common
side effects in studies with OsmoPrep were abdominal
bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Adequate
hydration before, during, and after the use of OsmoPrep
Tablets is recommended.
