PEG3350 and Electrolytes for Colon Lavage Solution
Classification: Ethical drugs
Storage: Store at room temperature (1~30℃)
Expiry: 24 months from manufacturing date
Powder A: 1 package (56.0818g) contain
Polyethylene glycol 3350 (NF)····················· | 50g |
Anhydrous sodium sulfate (USP)················· | 3.75g |
Sodium chloride (USP)································ | 1.3455g |
Potassium chloride (USP)····························· | 0.5075g |
Ascorbic acid (KP)······································· | 2.35g |
Sodium ascorbate (USP)····························· | 2.95g |
Bowel cleansing regimen for the pre-treatment of colon examination (X-ray and endoscopy)
For adults over age 18, take in divided doses or non-divided doses as follows.
Preparation: Pour 1 package of POWDER A and 1 package of POWDER B into 500 mL of container.
Dissolve them with an adequate amount of water. Fill the container to the 500 mL mark with water and shake
to prepare homogeneous solution. Repeat this 4 times. If needed, the prepared solution can be stored at
refrigerator before administration. The prepared solution should be stored at refrigerator and used within 24 hours.
Administration
1) Divided dosage: On the evening before colonoscopy, ingest 1L over 1 hour (1 cup [250mL] of solution every
15 minutes), then drink 500 mL of water. Next day morning, ingest 1L over 1 hour (1 cup [250mL] of solution
every 15 minutes), then drink 500 mL of water. This procedure should be completed at least 1 hour before
the start of colonoscopy
2) Non-divided dosage: At about 6 o'clock on the evening before colonoscopy, ingest 1L over 1 hour
(1 cup [250mL] of solution every 15 minutes), after 1.5 hours ingest 1L over 1 hour. Also drink 1L of
water additionally during the night.