Visicol® Tablets are indicated for cleansing of the bowel as a preparation for colonoscopy, in adults 18 years of age or older.

The usual adult dosage of Visicol® Tablets for colon cleansing is 40 tablets taken in the following manner:

The evening before the colonoscopy procedure, 3 Visicol® Tablets should be taken with at least 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes (the last dose will be 2 tablets) for a total of 20 tablets. The day of the colonoscopy procedure, (starting 3-5 hours before the procedure) 3 Visicol® Tablets should be taken with at least 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes (the last dose will be 2 tablets) for a total of 20 tablets.

Patients are not to repeat this purgative agent within seven days of a previous administration. No additional enema or laxative is required, and patients should be advised NOT to take additional agents, particularly those containing sodium phosphate.

Visicol® Tablets are supplied in child-resistant bottles containing 40 tablets (60 grams). Each tablet contains 1.102 g sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, USP and 0.398 g sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, USP for a total of 1.5 g of sodium phosphate. Each bottle contains two silica desiccant packets, which are not to be ingested.

NDC 66934-100-40

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Discard any unused portion.

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