Generic name:citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate [ SIT-rik-AS-id, mag-NEE-zee-um-OX-ide, and-SOE-dee-um-PEE-koe-SUL-fate ]
Brand names: Clenpiq, Prepopik
Drug class:Laxatives
The Prepopik brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Prepopik?
Prepopik contains a combination of citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate.
Prepopik causes diarrhea for the purpose of cleaning your colon before a colonoscopy. Cleaning the colon allows the inside of your colon to be seen more clearly on the colonoscopy.
Prepopik is for use in adults and children at least 9 years old.
Warnings
Prepopik can cause severe dehydration, which can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, seizures, kidney failure, or abnormal heartbeats that can cause death.
The risk of dehydration is highest in people with heart problems or kidney disease, or if you take certain other medicines. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using.
Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting and cannot drink enough water for your bowel prep, or if you have a headache, dizziness, or decreased urination.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Prepopik if you are allergic to citric acid, magnesium oxide,...
