Is Prepopik discontinued?

The Prepopik brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Is Prepopik available?

Prepopik has been discontinued. Two doses (two 160 mL bottles) are required for a complete preparation for colonoscopy as a split-dose regimen.

What is Prepopik used for?

PREPOPIK is a prescription medicine used by adults to clean the colon before a colonoscopy. Prepopik cleans your colon by causing you to have diarrhea. Cleaning your colon helps your healthcare provider see the inside of your colon more clearly during your colonoscopy.

What is Prepopik?

Each packet for both flavors contains 10 mg sodium picosulfate, 3.5 g magnesium oxide and 12 g anhydrous citric acid. The product also contains the following inactive ingredients: potassium hydrogen carbonate, saccharine sodium and orange or cranberry flavors.

What is the easiest colonoscopy prep to tolerate?

Studies have shown that split-dose regimens are easier to tolerate, and they clean the colon better — which helps your provider do a thorough evaluation. One study found that doctors find more benign tumors (adenomas) in people who prepared with split doses.

Is there a generic brand for Prepopik?

There are currently no generic alternatives to Prepopik.

What is similar to Prepopik?

Prepopik (sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / citric acid)

• Prepopik (sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / citric acid)
• 7 alternatives.
• Moviprep (polyethylene glycol-electrolyte solution)
• Golytely (polyethylene glycol 3350 / sodium chloride / potassium chloride / sodium bicarbonate / sodium sulfate)

How do you take Prepopik?

Instructions for use:

1. Fill the dosing cup provided with cold water up to the lower (5-ounce) line on the cup.
2. Pour the contents of ONE (1) packet,
3. Stir for 2-3 minutes until dissolved,
4. Drink the entire contents,
5. Follow with FIVE (5) 8-ounce drinks of clear liquid, taken at your own pace within.

What does Prepopik taste like?

Pleasant taste of cranberry and easy to get down with just a 5oz shot and 5 additional 8oz glasses of water for each process. Best of all of this, my doctor caught my colon cancer early enough before it had a chance to spread.

Is it OK to throw up during colonoscopy prep?

What if I vomit after taking any of the doses of preparation? It’s OK! You may stop taking the mixture for 1 hour and then resume according to the dosing instructions. If vomiting continues after several hours, please call your doctor.

What is a low volume prep for colonoscopy?

MoviPrep is a low-volume colonoscopy prep that is proven to help provide a clear view of the entire colon,often allowing your doctor to detect abnormal growths.

How to take Prepopik in a dosing Cup?

1 Open 1 packet of Prepopik and add all the powder to the cold water in the dosing cup. 2 Stir for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve the powder. Use a clock or timer. The dosing cup may feel slightly warm as the powder dissolves. This is normal. 3 Drink all the solution right away.

What to know about the side effects of Prepopik?

1 Take Prepopik exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it. 2 Do not take Prepopik powder that has not been mixed with water. 3 Each packet of Prepopik powder must be mixed with 5 ounces of cold water before drinking.

How much citric acid is in a packet of Prepopik?

Dosage Forms and Strengths For oral solution: Each of the two packets contains 10 mg of sodium picosulfate, 3.5 g of magnesium oxide, and 12.0 g of anhydrous citric acid in 16.1g of powder for orange flavor or 16.2 g of powder for cranberry flavor.

How much sodium picosulfate is used in Prepopik?

Prepopik 10 Mg-3.5 Gram-12 Gram Oral Powder Packet. Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).