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FDA approves low-volume colon-cleansing drug for colonoscopy

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Posted 7/20/2012 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new drug for cleansing the colon before colonoscopy exams that requires drinking only 10 ounces of the product, not the 2 liters required with some current products such as Go Lightly. The patient must drink other fluids as well, but that can be water, soda or other pleasant-tasting liquids.

The new cleansing agent, called Prepopik, is expected to be marketed by October, according to the manufacturer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. of Parsippany, N.J. ..."

http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-fda-colonoscopy-drug-20120717,0,7904542.story

Posted 7/20/2012 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Only 10oz would be great. I was told to drink 1gallon before mine. I cant drink 1/2agallon in a day of anything as it is. That was the worst part of the prep. Dunking all that nasty stuff. Ewww.
Posted 7/29/2012 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
As long as it doesnt taste like salt I'll try it. I refuse to drink anything that makes me want to vomit.
Posted 7/29/2012 10:53 AM (GMT 0)
We've had the option of Magnesium Citrate for years. A 10 oz bottle followed by a 10 oz bottle some 6 hours or so later. And, of course, all the clear liquids you can manage to get down as well.
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