MoviPrep

Generic name:polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution [ pall-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol-ee-LEK-troe-lyte ]
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.

What is MoviPrep?

MoviPrep is a laxative solution that stimulates bowel movements. This medication also contains minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool.

MoviPrep is used to clean the bowel before colonoscopy, a barium x-ray, or other intestinal procedures. MoviPrep cleans your colon by causing you to have diarrhea (loose stools).

Cleaning your colon with MoviPrep helps your healthcare provider see the inside of your colon more clearly during your colonoscopy.

Warnings

Do not use MoviPrep if you have a perforated bowel, a bowel obstruction or severe constipation, or colitis or toxic megacolon.

MoviPrep can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects in people with these conditions.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use MoviPrep if you are allergic to polyethylene glycol or any other electrolyte solutions (such as Pedialyte or Gatorade), or if you have:

• a perforated bowel;

• a bowel obstruction or severe constipation; or

• colitis or toxic megacolon.

MoviPrep can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects in people with these conditions.

People with eating disorders (such as anorexia or bulimia) should not use this medicine without the advice of a doctor.

To make sure MoviPrep is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, or a heart attack;

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or sodium in your blood);

• kidney disease;

• a seizure;

• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis, or other stomach or bowel disorder;

• trouble swallowing, aspiration (accidentally inhaling food or drink);

• a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or

• a drug or alcohol addiction.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

MoviPrep may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

How should I take MoviPrep?

MoviPrep powder must be mixed with water into a solution before using it. Do not add any flavorings such as sugar, honey, artificial sweetener, fruit juices, or other beverages.

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