Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Your doctor may have special instructions for you, depending on the schedule of your colonoscopy you are going to have. If you have not received such instructions, or if you do not understand them, check with your doctor in advance.

Take this medicine exactly as directed. Otherwise, the test you are going to have may not work and may have to be done again.

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. You must read, understand, and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

It is best if you do not eat any solid food before taking this medicine and until after your colonoscopy.

You may eat a light breakfast or drink clear liquids (eg, water, strained fruit juice without pulp, lemonade, plain coffee or tea, chicken broth, gelatin without fruit) on the day before your colonoscopy.

You may drink clear liquids (eg, water, apple juice, broth, tea, jello), before, during, and up until 2 hours before the time of your colonoscopy. Do not drink anything colored red or purple. Do not drink milk or alcohol.

To use the ColPrep Kit®:

  • The ColPrep Kit® contains 2 bottles of ColPrep®, taken as a 2-day regimen (Split-dose method).
  • The powder must be mixed with water before it is used. Open 1 bottle of ColPrep Kit® and add water up to the neck of the bottle.
  • Replace cap and shake well and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixed solution into the mixing container provided.
  • Fill the mixing container with water to up the red 16 ounce fill line.
  • Drink all of the liquid in the mixing container.
  • Drink 2 more mixing containers filled up to the 16 ounce fill line with water over the next hour (32 ounces of additional water).
  • Then, on the morning before the colonoscopy, repeat the same steps and complete all ColPrep Kit® solution and required amount of water at least 2 hours before the test.
  • Do not eat or drink anything 2 hours prior to your colonoscopy, unless your doctor provides you with different instructions.

To use the Suprep Bowel Prep Kit®:

  • The Suprep Bowel Prep Kit® contains 2 bottles of this medicine, taken as a 2-day regimen (Split-dose method).
  • On the evening before the colonoscopy, open 1 bottle of Suprep Bowel Prep Kit® and pour the contents into the mixing container provided.
  • Fill the mixing container with cool water up to the 16-ounce fill line for adults or 12-ounce fill line for children.
  • Drink all of the liquid in the mixing container.
  • Drink 2 more mixing containers filled up to the 16-ounce fill line for adults or 12-ounce fill line for children with water over the next hour (32 ounces for adults or 24 ounces for children of additional water).
  • Then, on the morning (10 to 12 hours after the evening dose) before the colonoscopy, repeat the same steps and complete all Suprep Bowel Prep Kit® solution and required amount of water at least 2 hours before the test.

Avoid taking other laxatives (eg, bisacodyl, sodium picosulfate) while you are taking this medicine. Do not take any medicine by mouth within 1 hour before taking this medicine.

If you are taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), iron supplements, penicillamine (Cuprimine®, Depen®), or tetracycline or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, take these medicines at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Suprep Bowel Prep Kit®.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For cleansing the colon:
    • For oral dosage form (oral solution):
      • Adults—
        • Dose 1: One bottle (6 ounces) taken early in the evening before colonoscopy, 10 to 12 hours before the second dose.
        • Dose 2: One bottle (6 ounces) taken in the morning of the test, at least 2 hours before the colonoscopy.
      • Children 12 years of age and older—
        • Dose 1: One bottle (4.5 ounces) taken early in the evening before colonoscopy, 10 to 12 hours before the second dose.
        • Dose 2: One bottle (4.5 ounces) taken in the morning of the test, at least 2 hours before the colonoscopy.
      • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For oral dosage form (powder for oral solution):
      • Adults—
        • Dose 1: One bottle taken early in the evening before colonoscopy, 10 to 12 hours before the second dose.
        • Dose 2: One bottle taken in the morning of the test, at least 3.5 hours before the colonoscopy.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.