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OsmoPrep
INDICATIONS
OsmoPrep Tablets are indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults 18 years of age or older.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended dose of OsmoPrep Tablets for colon cleansing for adult patients is 32 tablets (48 grams of sodium phosphate) taken orally with a total of 2 quarts of clear liquids in the following manner:
The evening before the colonoscopy: Take 4 OsmoPrep Tablets with 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes for a total of 20 tablets.
On the day of the colonoscopy: Starting 3-5 hours before the procedure, take 4 OsmoPrep Tablets with 8 ounces of clear liquids every 15 minutes for a total of 12 tablets.
Examples of clear liquids are water, flavored water, lemonade (no pulp), ginger ale or apple juice. Do not drink any liquids colored purple or red.
Patients should be advised of the importance of taking the recommended fluid regimen. It is recommended that patients receiving OsmoPrep be advised to adequately hydrate before, during, and after the use of OsmoPrep.
Patients should not use OsmoPrep for colon cleansing within seven days of previous administration. No additional enema or laxative is required, and patients should be advised NOT to take additional agents, particularly those containing sodium phosphate.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Each OsmoPrep tablet contains 1.102 grams of sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, USP and 0.398 grams of sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, USP for a total of 1.5 grams of sodium phosphate per tablet.
Storage And Handling
NDC 65649-701-41, multi-dose, child-resistant bottle containing 100 tablets.
Each bottle contains two silica desiccant packets, which should not be ingested.
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Discard any unused portion.
Manufactured by: WellSpring Pharmaceutical Canada Corp., Oakville, Ontario Canada L6H 1M5. for: Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Raleigh, NC 27615. Revised: October/2012
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/25/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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