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sodium,Potassium,&Mag sulfates Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: SODIUM/POTASSIUM/MAGNESIUM SULFATE SOLUTION - ORAL
Pronounced: (SOE-dee-um/poh-TASS-ee-um/mag-NEE-zee-um/SUL-fate)

sodium,Potassium,&Mag sulfates Oral Uses

Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.

How To Use sodium,Potassium,&Mag sulfates Oral

Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Follow any special diet instructions provided by your doctor. Usually, you may have a small breakfast or only clear liquids on the day before your procedure. After breakfast, you may only drink clear liquids until after your procedure. Do not drink milk or alcoholic beverages or eat/drink anything colored red or purple. To prevent losing too much body water (becoming dehydrated), drink as much clear liquid as you can before, during, and after drinking this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Before using this product, mix it as directed. Do not drink undiluted. Read and follow all directions provided by the manufacturer to mix this product.

Take this product without food as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your age and medical condition.

The evening before your procedure (or when your doctor tells you to begin), mix the first container with cool water as directed and drink all the mixed liquid. After drinking the mixed liquid, you must drink 4 cups (960 milliliters/1 quart/32 ounces) of water over the next hour. Mix and drink the second container the morning of your procedure (10 to 12 hours after the first dose) as directed by your doctor. After drinking the second container of mixed liquids, drink 4 more cups (960 milliliters/1 quart/32 ounces) of water over the next hour. You must finish drinking all of the water at least 1 hour before your procedure, or as directed.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to mix or take this product or what to expect after taking this product.

Watery bowel movements usually begin about 1 hour after you drink the mixed liquid. The bowel movements can be very large and watery.

Do not take any other medications by mouth within 1 hour of starting to drink the mixed liquid because your body may not absorb the other medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure when to take your other medications.


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