Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution

Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Laxatives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution is indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution should be taken as a split-dose oral regimen.

The dose for colon cleansing requires administration of two bottles of Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution. Each bottle is administered as 16 ounces of diluted Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution with an additional 1 quart of water taken orally. The total volume of liquid required for colon cleansing (using two bottles) is 3 quarts (approximately 2.8 L) taken orally prior to the colonoscopy in the following way:

Split-Dose (Two-Day) Regimen

Day prior to colonoscopy:

• A light breakfast may be consumed, or have only clear liquids on the day before colonoscopy. Avoid red and purple liquids, milk, and alcoholic beverages.
• Early in the evening prior to colonoscopy: pour the contents of one bottle of Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution into the mixing container provided. Fill the container with water to the 16 ounce fill line, and drink the entire amount.
• Drink two additional containers filled to the 16 ounce line with water over the next hour.

Day of colonoscopy:

• Have only clear liquids until after the colonoscopy. Avoid red and purple liquids, milk, and alcoholic beverages.
• The morning of colonoscopy (10 to 12 hours after the evening dose): pour the contents of the second bottle of Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate Oral Solution into the mixing container provided. Fill the container with water to the 16 ounce fill line, and drink the entire amount.
• Drink two...