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This reduces the overall volume of PEG formula that you have to drink from 4 liters to 2. MiraLAX and Halflytely bowel preps combine a smaller dose of PEG with another laxative, bisacodyl.NuLYTELY and TriLyte are sulfate-free to make the taste less salty.(Avoid red-colored powders, which may look like blood on your colonoscopy.) As always, you can also add your own flavor with a powdered drink mix of your choice. All formulas are now available with flavor options.To address these concerns, some variations of the standard formula have been developed. Incomplete bowel prep can make your colonoscopy ineffective and cause it to be rescheduled. The volume combined with the taste can make it difficult for some people to complete all of their colonoscopy prep.

They are also considered the safer option for people who are especially at risk of complications from fluid and electrolyte depletion, such as those with kidney, liver or heart disease.Ĭons of PEG bowel preparation kits: These bowel preps often require drinking high volumes of formula (up to 4 liters). The PEG molecule doesn’t disturb the intestinal mucosa, making it the gentler choice for people with symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBD). Pros of PEG bowel preparation kits: Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes solutions are highly effective for colonoscopy prep. PEG-based colonoscopy prep drink names include: They may include electrolytes and/or include directions to be taken with a sports drink. PEG formulas are typically in powder form designed to be mixed with large volumes of water. This is a large molecule that can’t be absorbed through your colon, causing a hyperosmotic effect.

The most commonly prescribed bowel prep formulas use a polymer-based laxative known as polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG). What are the different types of colonoscopy prep kits?Ĭolonoscopy preparations fall into two basic categories based on the type of laxative they use. So, fluids and electrolytes are built into your bowel prep recipe. Significant electrolyte deficiencies can have severe consequences. Hyperosmotic agents move much of your body’s water content into your bowels and then move it all out very quickly, without giving your body the chance to reabsorb the water and electrolytes through your bowels as it normally would.

Electrolytes: The process of purging your bowels can be very dehydrating, so it’s important to take osmotic laxatives with extra fluids and electrolytes.

This triggers the muscle contractions that move everything out ( peristalsis). The extra water softens your stools and increases the overall volume in your colon. They trigger your bowels to draw in more water from your body to force the substances through. These are substances that your bowels can’t naturally absorb. Your kit may have one or a combination of several hyperosmotics.

Osmotic laxatives: The active ingredient in your bowel prep kit that makes you poop is called an osmotic laxative (or hyperosmotic agent).

What's in a bowel prep kit?ĭifferent bowel prep kits are made up of slightly different combinations of ingredients. There are several different kinds of formulas that healthcare providers recommend. You’ll drink the formula the night before your procedure to clean out your bowels (by pooping). (You may also need to complete a bowel prep before other procedures, such as a lower GI X-ray exam or colectomy). What is a bowel prep kit?Ī colonoscopy prep or bowel prep kit is an oral laxative formula that you’ll take before your colonoscopy. Signs of colorectal cancer, such as polyps, are often small and cling to the inside walls of your large intestine (your colon and rectum).

If your colon isn’t clear, your healthcare provider won’t be able to see properly inside. Adequate preparation is essential to a successful colonoscopy. When it’s time for your colonoscopy screening, you’ll need to prepare your bowels by cleaning them out beforehand.

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