Magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and sodium sulfate

Generic name: magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates [ mag-NEE-see-um-SUL-fate, poe-TA-see-um-SUL-fate, and-SOE-dee-um-SUL-fate ]
Brand name: Suprep Bowel Prep Kit
Dosage form: oral liquid (1.6 g-3.13 g-17.5 g/177 mL)
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 6, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is magnesium sulfate, potassium sulfate, and sodium sulfate?

Magnesium, potassium, and sodium are electrolyte minerals that occur naturally in body fluids.

Magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates bowel prep kit is a combination medicine that 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.

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

Magnesium, potassium, and sodium sulfates may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

This medicine 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 this medicine 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) of your intestines; or

• slow digestion.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, including long QT syndrome;

• a stomach or intestinal disorder;

• ulcerative colitis;

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

• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD);

• a sensitive gag reflex, or trouble swallowing;

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