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Colon Cleansing Medications

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Colon-cleansing medications are used to prepare for a colonoscopy, treat constipation, and clean the bowel out before surgery. These medications also have other uses, such as treating certain digestive conditions. They work by drawing water into the colon to soften stool and stimulate bowel movements. Common classes include osmotic laxatives and stimulant laxatives, which are taken orally. Osmotic laxatives include polyethylene glycol 3350/electrolytes (Golytely, Moviprep, Nulytely). Stimulant laxatives include sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate (Suprep Bowel Prep Kit) and sodium Sutab (sulfate/magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride).

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Suprep Bowel Prep (sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate, sodium / potassium / magnesium)

as low as$23
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Suprep Bowel Prep (sodium/potassium/magnesium) is used to treat constipation and for colon cleansing. Suprep Bowel Prep is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative for Suprep Bowel Prep.

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Colyte (peg 3350 and electrolytes)

as low as$16
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Golytely (peg 3350 and electrolytes)

as low as$16
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Moviprep (peg 3350 and electrolytes)

as low as$16
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES; ASCORBIC ACID cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Nulytely (peg 3350 and electrolytes, trilyte)

as low as$16
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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gavilyte-g

as low as$12
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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gavilyte-n

as low as$14
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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gavilyte-c

as low as$22
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Gavilyte-c is an inexpensive drug used as a laxative to clean out the bowels before a colonoscopy. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. Gavilyte-c is only available as a generic drug. Gavilyte-c is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Suflave

as low as$110
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Suflave is part of the Osmotic Laxatives class and treats Colon Cleansing. Osmotic laxatives are used for colon cleanses and to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. They work by absorbing water into the stool making bowel movements more frequent to remove toxic substances. Suflave is only available as a brand name drug.
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Plenvu

as low as$144
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POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES; ASCORBIC ACID cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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Sutab

as low as$145
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Sutab (sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate) is used to clean out the bowel before a colonscopy. Sutab is an osmotic laxative which works by absorbing water into the stool making bowel movements more frequent. Sutab is avalible as a carton of 24 tablets. There are currently no generic alternatives for Sutab. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Clenpiq

as low as$180
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Clenpiq (sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid) is used for colon cleansing. Clenpiq is an osmotic stimulant laxative combination drug, which works by absorbing water into the stool making bowel movements more frequent. Clenpiq is available as a carton of two 175ml bottles. There are currently no generic alternatives for Clenpiq. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.
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Osmoprep

as low as$262
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SODIUM PHOSPHATE SALTS cleans the bowel out before a medical procedure. It works by increasing the amount of water your intestine absorbs. This softens the stool, making it easier to have a bowel movement. It also increases pressure, which prompts the muscles in your intestines to move stool. It belongs to a group of medications called laxatives.
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sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid

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Sodium Picosulfate/Magnesium Oxide/Citric Acid is part of the Osmotic / Stimulant Laxative Combinations class and treats Colon Cleansing. Osmotic / stimulant laxative combinations are used for colon cleanses and to treat constipation. They work by increasing the amount of water in the intestine and stimulating the bowel for easier stool passing. Sodium Picosulfate/Magnesium Oxide/Citric Acid is only available as a generic drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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