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Suprep (sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate) and PEG 3350 with electrolytes (Golytely, Nulytely, Moviprep, Plenvu, Gavilyte) are both colonoscopy prep kits used to clean out your colon before a colonoscopy. Suprep is a two-dose regimen taken the night before and the morning of your procedure, while PEG 3350 with electrolytes can vary in dosing schedules depending on the brand, with some requiring a single dose and others needing two doses. Suprep is generally less likely to cause side effects compared to PEG 3350 with electrolytes, but it might not be suitable for people with kidney problems. On the other hand, PEG 3350 with electrolytes requires you to drink a larger volume of liquid, which can be time-consuming and may cause nausea or bloating. Both medications can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, so it's important to stay hydrated. Suprep is only for those 12 and older, while some PEG 3350 with electrolytes solutions can be used in children as young as 6 months.
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Suprep is a combination bowel prep kit used to clean out your colon before a colonoscopy. It works by causing diarrhea, which helps clear your intestines so that your gastroenterologist can see inside your colon more clearly. The medication is a berry-flavored liquid taken in two doses that must be prepared according to the instructions. You take the first dose on the night before your procedure and the second dose on the morning of your procedure. Common side effects include bloating, stomach pain, and nausea.
PEG 3350/electrolytes bowel prep is mixed into a solution and taken by mouth to clean the bowels for procedures called colonoscopy and barium enema x-ray examination. This medication works well, but requires you to drink a lot of liquid. There are many brands of PEG 3350/electrolytes bowel preps and they can differ from one another in things such as the amount of solution you need to drink, the type of electrolytes or ingredients they contain, and when you need to start the bowel prep. Most bowel preps can only be used in adults, but some can be used in children as young as 6 months of age.
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