Suprep Bowel Prep

Generic name:magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and sodium sulfate [ mag-NEE-see-um-SUL-fate, poe-TA-see-um-SUL-fate, and-SOE-dee-um-SUL-fate ]
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Sep 1, 2020.

What is Suprep Bowel Prep?

Suprep Bowel Prep contains a combination of magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates. Magnesium, potassium, and sodium are electrolyte minerals that occur naturally in body fluids and they are used in a laxative that works by increasing the amount of water in your intestines and helps your bowels to move more quickly.

Suprep Bowel Prep 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.

Suprep is for use in adults and children at least 12 years old.

Warnings

Suprep can cause severe dehydration, which can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, seizures, or kidney failure.

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 Suprep if you are allergic to magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, or sodium sulfate, or if you have:

• a bowel obstruction, colitis or toxic megacolon;

• a dilated intestine;

• a perforation (a hole or tear)...