EzyColon

Sodium Picosulfate, Magnesium Oxide and Anhydrous Citric Acid oral solution/powder for oral solution is indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults and child 9 years & above. Also used in barium enema, x-ray exam or surgical procedures that require a clean colon.

Dosage & Administration

There are two dosing regimens, each requires two separate dosing times:
Split-Dose Dosing Regimen (Preferred Method)
: The Split-Dose regimen is the preferred dosing method. Instruct patients to take two separate doses in conjunction with fluids, as follows:
Take the first dose (1 bottle/1 sachet) during the evening before the colonoscopy (e.g., 5:00 to 9:00 PM) followed by 1200 ml liquid (5x 240 ml) drinks (using provided measuring cup) of clear liquids before bed. Consume clear liquids within 5 hours.
Take second dose (1 bottle/1 sachet) the next day approximately 5 hours before the colonoscopy followed by at least 720 ml (3x240 ml) drinks of clear liquids before the colonoscopy. Consume clear liquids within next 5 hours but atleast 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy.
Day-Before Dosing Regimen (Alternative Method)
: The Day-Before regimen is the alternative dosing method for patients for whom the Split-Dosing is inappropriate. Instruct patients to take two separate doses in conjunction with fluids, as follows:
Take the first dose (1 bottle/1 sachet) in the afternoon or early evening (e.g., 4:00 to 6:00 PM) before the colonoscopy followed 1200 ml (5x 240 ml) using provided measuring cup of clear liquids before the next dose. Consume clear liquids within 5 hours.
Take the second dose (1 bottle/1 sachet) approximately 6 hours later in the late evening (e.g., 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM), the night before the colonoscopy followed by at least 720 ml (3x240 ml) drinks of clear liquids before bed. Consume clear liquids within 5 hours.
Additional fluids must be consumed after every dose in both dosing regimens.
Instruct patients to consume only clear liquids (no solid food or milk) on the day before the colonoscopy up until 2 hours before the time of the colonoscopy. Instruct patients that if they experience severe bloating, distention, or abdominal pain following the first dose, delay the second dose until their symptoms resolve.

Most common adverse reactions (>1%) are nausea, headache and vomiting (abdominal bloating, distension, pain/cramping and watery diarrhea not requiring an intervention were not collected).

Serious Fluid and Serum Chemistry Abnormalities, Advise patients to hydrate adequately before, during and after the use of this solution. Use caution in patients with congestive heart failure when replacing fluids. If a patient develops significant vomiting or signs of dehydration including signs of orthostatic hypotension after taking this solution, consider performing post-colonoscopy lab tests (electrolytes, creatinine and BUN) and treat accordingly. Fluid and electrolyte disturbances can lead to serious adverse events including cardiac arrhythmias or seizures and renal impairment. Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected before treatment with this solution. There have been reports of generalized tonic-clonic seizures with the use of bowel preparation products in patients with no prior history of seizures. The seizure cases were associated with electrolyte abnormalities (e.g. hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia) and low serum osmolality. The neurologic abnormalities resolved with correction of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.