Prepopik
Generic name: Citric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, And Sodium Picosulfate
Drug class:
Laxatives
Usage of 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.
Prepopik side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Prepopik: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor right away if you have:
Common Prepopik side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Prepopik
You should not use Prepopik if you are allergic to citric acid, magnesium oxide, or sodium picosulfate, or if you have:
To make sure Prepopik is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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How to use Prepopik
Use Prepopik exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
It is especially important to follow all instructions about what to eat or drink in the days before your colon prep.
You must dilute the Prepopik powder with 5 ounces of cold water before taking it.
Do not eat solid food once you start taking this medicine. Stop drinking all fluids at least 2 hours before the colonoscopy.
You will need to drink extra water once you start your colon prep. Drink only clear liquids and avoid alcohol, milk, or any drink that is red or purple.
Prepopik can cause severe dehydration, which can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, seizures, kidney failure, or abnormal heartbeats that can cause death.
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.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
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.
What other drugs will affect Prepopik
Prepopik can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth within 1 hour before your colon prep.
If you take any of the following medicines, take them at least 2 hours before or not less than 6 hours after you take Prepopik:
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with citric acid, magnesium oxide, and sodium picosulfate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
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