Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Descriptions


Polyethylene glycol 3350, sodium ascorbate, sodium sulfate, ascorbic acid, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride combination is used to cleanse the bowels before a procedure called colonoscopy. This medicine is a laxative. It works by causing you to have diarrhea to clean your colon. Cleaning your colon will help your doctor see the inside of your colon more clearly during colonoscopy or other procedures.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2023